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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch regelrecht. The sense “downright” derives in any case from German regelrecht. Equivalent to regel + recht.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌreː.ɣəlˈrɛxt/
- Hyphenation: re‧gel‧recht
Adjective
regelrecht (not comparable)
- downright
De uitverkoop werd een regelrechte ramp.- The sale turned into a downright disaster.
- completely straight, level
- following a straight line
Declension
German
Etymology
Regel (“rule”) + recht (“right”)
Pronunciation
Adjective
regelrecht (strong nominative masculine singular regelrechter, not comparable)
- downright
Declension
Positive forms of regelrecht (uncomparable)
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