ADJECTIVE
regelrecht/ˈʁeːɡl̩ˌʁɛçt/proper; downright; real
regelrecht is a German adjective that means proper, downright, or real. It is pronounced /ˈʁeːɡl̩ˌʁɛçt/.
Definitions
1.conforming to rules or regulations; proper(adjective, formal/neutral)
a.according to the rules or usual manner; proper
Das ist eine regelrechte Antwort auf die Frage.—That is a proper answer to the question.
2.downright; truly; really (intensifying meaning)(adjective/adverb, colloquial/emphatic)
a.used to emphasize that something is actually very much the case
Es war regelrecht chaotisch auf der Party.—It was downright chaotic at the party.
b.used in a negative or surprising context to stress degree
Er war regelrecht entsetzt über die Nachricht.—He was truly appalled by the news.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "regelrecht" mean in English?
- "regelrecht" means proper, downright, or real. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "regelrecht"?
- "regelrecht" is pronounced /ˈʁeːɡl̩ˌʁɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "regelrecht"?
- "regelrecht" is a adjective in German.
