VERB
rechtfertigen/ˈʁɛçtˌfɛʁtɪɡn̩/to justify; to warrant
rechtfertigen is a German verb that means to justify or to warrant. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛçtˌfɛʁtɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rechtfertigte" and the past participle is "gerechtfertigt".
Definitions
1.to show or give valid reasons for something; to justify(reason/explanation)
a.to explain something as reasonable or necessary
Sein Verhalten lässt sich schwer rechtfertigen.—His behavior is hard to justify.
b.to make something seem acceptable by giving reasons
Die Preiserhöhung wurde durch gestiegene Kosten gerechtfertigt.—The price increase was justified by increased costs.
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 or to warrant. 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.
