Richten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Richten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to direct", "to point" or "to aim".

Essential properties of "richten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: richten
Simple past: richtete
Participle: gerichtet

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "richten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To direct or point something"

Definition: "To direct or point something towards a specific place or direction."
Translation(s): to direct, to point, to aim
Synonym(s): Lenken, Ausrichten, Zielen
Related word(s): Orientieren, Steuern

📝 Some usage examples:

Er richtete die Kamera auf das Gebäude.He pointed the camera at the building.
Sie richtete ihren Blick auf den Horizont.She directed her gaze towards the horizon.
Der Polizist richtete die Waffe auf den Verdächtigen.The police officer aimed the weapon at the suspect.

2.) "To prepare or arrange something"

Definition: "To prepare or arrange something for a specific purpose."
Translation(s): to prepare, to arrange, to set up, to get ready
Synonym(s): vorbereiten, herrichten, zubereiten
Related word(s): einrichten, anrichten

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie richtete das Zimmer für den Gast her.She prepared the room for the guest.
Er richtete das Essen für die Party an.He arranged the food for the party.
Wir müssen den Tisch für das Abendessen richten.We need to set the table for dinner.

3.) "To judge or issue a legal verdict"

Definition: "To judge or issue a verdict in a legal context."
Translation(s): to judge, to pass judgment, to sentence
Synonym(s): urteilen, verurteilen
Related word(s): Gericht, Urteil

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Richter wird morgen über den Fall richten.The judge will rule on the case tomorrow.
Das Gericht richtete den Angeklagten zu fünf Jahren Haft.The court sentenced the accused to five years in prison.
Sie wurde dafúr verurteilt, falsch gerichtet zu haben.She was convicted for having judged incorrectly.

4.) "To adjust or align something"

Definition: "To adjust or align something so that it is straight or in the correct position."
Translation(s): align, adjust, straighten, set right
Synonym(s): Ausrichten, Justieren, Gerade machen
Related word(s): Begradigen, Korrigieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte richten Sie das Bild an der Wand gerade.Please straighten the picture on the wall.
Er richtete seine Krawatte vor dem Spiegel.He adjusted his tie in front of the mirror.
Die Arbeiter richteten die schiefe Mauer wieder auf.The workers straightened the crooked wall again.

5.) "To cause damage or destruction"

Definition: "To cause damage or destruction, especially in a context of war or disaster."
Translation(s): cause, inflict, do (damage)
Synonym(s): zerstören, verwüsten, anrichten
Antonym(s): reparieren
Related word(s): Schaden, Verwüstung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Sturm richtete große Schäden in der Stadt an.The storm caused great damage in the city.
Die Explosion richtete ein Chaos im Gebäude an.The explosion caused chaos in the building.
Der Krieg hat viel Leid angerichtet.The war has caused a lot of suffering.

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