gerichtet
direct · address
So, dass etwas auf ein Ziel, eine Person oder eine Sache ausgerichtet ist.
The German word "gerichtet" is the past participle of the verb "richten".
- Richten means "to direct," "to judge," or "to adjust."
- The root "gerichtet" literally translates as "directed" or "aimed."
Similar words or forms include:
- ausrichten (to align, to communicate)
- gerichtet sein auf (to be aimed at)
Difference from similar words:
- Richten is broader and can mean setting something straight, judging, or focusing.
- Ausrichten often has a more physical sense of aligning or passing on a message.
- Gerichtet (past participle) typically describes something that has been directed or judged, often used adjectivally.
Example:
„Das Gericht ist gegen ihn gerichtet.“ – "The court is directed against him" (i.e., judgment has been passed).
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Examples
Maria hat den Spiegel zum Fenster hin gerichtet.adjective
Maria directed the mirror towards the window.
Alles scheint auf das Problem gerichtet zu sein.adjective
Everything seems to be directed at the problem.
Die Kritik war gegen die Entscheidung gerichtet.adjective
The criticism was directed at the decision.
Die Rede war an die Jugendlichen gerichtet.adjective
The speech was addressed to young people.
Die Fragen waren gezielt an die Fachleute gerichtet.adjective
The questions were specifically directed at the experts.
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