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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch terechte, earlier simply te rechte (compare modern ten onrechte); the word is thus equivalent to a univerbation of te + recht.
Pronunciation
Adjective
terecht (comparative terechter, superlative terechtst)
- just, right, for good reason
- Antonym: onterecht
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Adverb
terecht
- in the right place
De weggelopen kat is terecht.- The runaway cat has been found.
- in judgment
Ook andere nazi-organisaties stonden terecht.- Also other Nazi organizations stood in judgment.
- rightly, justifiedly, for a good reason
Ik hou niet van tabakrook. — En terecht!- I don't like tobacco smoke. — And rightly so!
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