ADJECTIVE
legitim/leɡiˈtiːm/legitimate; lawful; justified
legitim is a German adjective that means legitimate, lawful, or justified. It is pronounced /leɡiˈtiːm/.
Definitions
1.in accordance with the law or rules; legal or lawful(law, general)
a.lawful; permitted by law
Sein Anspruch auf das Erbe war legitim.—His claim to the inheritance was legitimate.
2.justified or rightful; reasonable or acceptable(general, abstract)
a.justifiable, having good reason
Die Kritik an der Entscheidung war legitim.—The criticism of the decision was justified.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | legitim |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "legitim" mean in English?
- "legitim" means legitimate, lawful, or justified. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "legitim"?
- "legitim" is pronounced /leɡiˈtiːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "legitim"?
- "legitim" is a adjective in German.
