VERB
rechtfertigen/ˈʁɛçtˌfɛʁtɪɡn̩/to justify; to warrant; to vindicate
rechtfertigen is a German verb that means to justify, to warrant, or to vindicate. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛçtˌfɛʁtɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rechtfertigte" and the past participle is "gerechtfertigt".
Definitions
1.to explain or give a reason for something so that it seems reasonable or acceptable(argument/explanation)
a.to justify an action or decision
Sie konnte ihr Verhalten vor der Klasse nicht rechtfertigen.—She could not justify her behavior in front of the class.
2.to prove that someone or something is in the right; to warrant(approval/law)
a.to show that something is justified or warranted by circumstances
Nichts kann sein aggressives Auftreten rechtfertigen.—Nothing can warrant his aggressive demeanor.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | rechtfertigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rechtfertige |
| Present (du) | rechtfertigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rechtfertigt |
| Preterite (ich) | rechtfertigte |
| Participle II | gerechtfertigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rechtfertigte |
| Imperative (singular) | rechtfertig |
| Imperative (plural) | rechtfertigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rechtfertigen" mean in English?
- "rechtfertigen" means to justify, to warrant, or to vindicate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "rechtfertigen"?
- "rechtfertigen" is pronounced /ˈʁɛçtˌfɛʁtɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "rechtfertigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "rechtfertigen" is "gerechtfertigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "rechtfertigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "rechtfertigen" becomes "rechtfertigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "rechtfertigen"?
- "rechtfertigen" is a verb in German.
