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gerechtfertigt — meaning in English

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English meaning

justified adj Having a good reason; shown to be right or reasonable.
righteous adj Morally right or virtuous; acting justly.

Senses

gerechtfertigt is used for these senses in English:

justified Having a justification.
righteous Justified morally.

justified — full definition

adj Having a good reason; shown to be right or reasonable.
adj Of text, aligned so that both the left and right edges of each line are straight.

righteous — full definition

adj Morally right or virtuous; acting justly.
adj Often used disapprovingly to describe someone who is self-righteously convinced of their own moral superiority.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

rechtschaffen redlich tugendhaft tugendsam gerecht