adjectiveadverb

recht

quite · right

Es ist das, was erlaubt ist oder was man tun darf. Es sind Regeln, nach denen Menschen zusammenleben.

The word recht has several meanings and usages in German, primarily functioning as an adjective, an adverb, or a prefix.

Adjective (correct/right): It means correct, accurate, or in accordance with the truth (e.g., "Du hast recht" - You are right).
Adverb (quite/rather): It acts as a degree modifier meaning quite, rather, or fairly (e.g., "Das ist recht teuer" - That is quite expensive).
Adjective (proper/suitable): It can denote something that is agreeable or convenient to someone (e.g., "Ist dir das recht?" - Is that all right with you?).

Grammar: As an adjective, it is often used predicatively (e.g., "Es ist mir recht"). When used as an adverb, it is invariable.
Word origin: It stems from the Old High German word "reht", which relates to that which is straight, direct, or ordered. It is etymologically connected to the English word "right".
Compound nouns: It is a core component in many legal and structural terms in German, such as {Recht} (law/right), {Gerechtigkeit} (justice), or {rechts} (to the right).