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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch richten, from Old Dutch rihten, from Proto-West Germanic *rihtijan, from Proto-Germanic *rihtijaną (“to right”), derived from *rehtaz (“right, straight”). Equivalent to recht (“right, straight”) +‎ -en (“deadjectival”) and shows the effect of historical i-mutation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪxtə(n)/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪxtən

Verb

richten

  1. (transitive) to direct, aim
    Synonyms: doelen, munten

Conjugation

More information Conjugation of (weak), infinitive ...

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: rig
  • Negerhollands: richt
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German

Etymology

Middle High German richten, from Old High German rihten, from Proto-West Germanic *rihtijan (“to right”). Cognate with English right.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʁɪçtn̩], [ˈʁɪçtən]
  • Audio (Germany):(file)
  • Hyphenation: rich‧ten

Verb

richten (weak, third-person singular present richtet, past tense richtete, past participle gerichtet, auxiliary haben)

  1. (transitive) to direct, to point [with accusative ‘e.g. a weapon’ and auf (+ accusative) ‘at someone/something’]
    Richte diese Waffe nicht auf mich! ― Don't point that gun at me!
    Alle Augen waren auf sie gerichtet. ― All eyes were on her.
  2. (transitive) to direct, to address [with accusative and an (+ accusative) ‘at/to someone/something’]
    Er richtete seine Worte an die Menschenmenge. ― He directed his words at the crowd.
  3. (transitive) to fix, to rectify, to put right
    Wer kann diese Krise richten? ― Who can solve this crisis?
    Das Auto muss schon wieder gerichtet werden. ― The car needs to be fixed yet again.
  4. (transitive) to straighten (something bent or tilted or not lined up properly); to right
    Kannst du den Löffel auch richten? ― Can you also straighten the spoon?
    zugrunde richten. ― to destroy (to level to the ground).
  5. (reflexive) to be directed (at) (of emotions, words, etc.); to turn (toward) (of a look, one's eyes, gaze, etc.) [with auf (+ accusative) or gegen (+ accusative) ‘someone’]
    Keine Sorge, ihre Wut richtet sich nicht gegen Sie. ― Don't worry, her anger isn't directed at you.
  6. (transitive) to judge
    Synonym: urteilen
  7. (reflexive) to follow the lead of, to abide by (to adjust one's behavior according to a person, rule etc.) [with nach (+ dative)]
    Das ist mir egal; ich richte mich nach dir. ― I don’t care; I will follow your lead.
  8. (reflexive) to depend [with nach ‘on’] (impersonal)
    Der Wechselkurs richtet sich nach den politischen Geschehnissen. ― The exchange rate depends on political events.
  9. (transitive, dated, higher register) to execute, to put to death
    Synonym: hinrichten
  10. (transitive, chiefly Austria, Southern Germany, Switzerland) to prepare
    Synonym: herrichten
    Ich muss das Mittagessen noch richten. ― I still have to prepare lunch.

Conjugation

Conjugation of richten (weak, auxiliary haben)
More information infinitive, present participle ...

1Rare except in very formal contexts; alternative in würde normally preferred.

Composed forms of richten (weak, auxiliary haben)
More information perfect, singular ...

Hyponyms

Derived terms

Descendants

Further reading

  • “richten” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “richten” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • “richten” in Duden online
  • “richten” in OpenThesaurus.de
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Middle Dutch

Etymology

From Old Dutch rihten, from Proto-West Germanic *rihtijan.

Verb

richten

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Inflection

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Alternative forms

Descendants

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