richten
set · address · arrange · direct
Etwas in die richtige Position bringen oder entscheiden, ob etwas richtig oder falsch ist.
The German verb "richten" means "to direct," "to set right," or "to adjust." It can also mean "to judge" or "to cater to," depending on context.
- richten (from Middle High German richten)
Examples of meanings: - to direct (e.g., "den Blick richten auf" – to direct one's gaze at)
- to fix or adjust (e.g., "etwas richten" – to repair or set something straight)
- to judge (e.g., "ein Gericht richten" – to pass judgment in court)
Words that make up "richten":
It's a base verb, so no separable prefixes here.
Similar words:
- lenken – to steer, guide
- steuern – to control, steer
- justieren – to adjust, calibrate
- beurteilen – to judge/evaluate
Differences:
- "richten" is more general and versatile, often used in directing, fixing, or judging contexts.
- "lenken" and "steuern" focus mainly on guiding or steering (vehicles, processes).
- "justieren" emphasizes precise adjustment, often technical.
- "beurteilen" strictly refers to evaluation and judgment, more analytical than "richten."
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Examples
Sie richtet den Tisch für das Abendessen.verb
She sets the table for dinner.
Er richtet einen Brief an seinen Freund.verb
He addresses a letter to his friend.
Wir richten den Raum für die Feier her.verb
We are arranging the room for the celebration.
Er richtet seinen Blick zum Himmel.verb
He directs his gaze toward the sky.
Wir richten unseren Blick zum Himmel.verb
We direct our gaze to the sky.
Der Lehrer richtete seine Worte an die ganze Klasse.verb
The teacher directed his words to the whole class.
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