richten/ˈʁɪçtn̩/to direct; to straighten; to judge
richten is a German verb that means to direct, to straighten, or to judge. It is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "richtete" and the past participle is "gerichtet".
Definitions
1.to put something in order or straighten(arrange/straighten)
a.to make something straight or erect again
Er hat das Bild an der Wand gerichtet.—He straightened the picture on the wall.
2.to direct something or someone at a target or goal(direct/aim)
a.to aim or direct attention, words, etc. at someone/something
Sie richtete ihren Blick auf das Meer.—She directed her gaze at the sea.
3.to officially judge or pass sentence (formal/law)(pass judgment)
a.to act as a judge or render a decision
Der Richter richtet im Namen des Gesetzes.—The judge judges in the name of the law.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | richten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | richte |
| Present (du) | richtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | richtet |
| Preterite (ich) | richtete |
| Participle II | gerichtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | richtete |
| Imperative (singular) | richte |
| Imperative (plural) | richtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "richten" mean in English?
- "richten" means to direct, to straighten, or to judge. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "richten"?
- "richten" is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "richten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "richten" is "gerichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "richten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "richten" becomes "richtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "richten"?
- "richten" is a verb in German.
