German Word · Intermediate
rechten
to argue
Pronunciation: /ˈʁɛçtən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to argue".
Example
Translation: 1970, Hannah Arendt: On Violence. Orlando/Austin/New York/San Diego/London: A Harvest Book Harcourt, Inc., page 81:
In a fully developed bureaucracy there is nobody left with whom one can argue, to whom one can present grievances, on whom the pressures of power can be exerted.
Practice tips
- Practice rechten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.