VERB
richten/ˈʁɪçtn̩/to direct; to judge; to align
richten is a German verb that means to direct, to judge, or to align. It is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "richtete" and the past participle is "gerichtet".
Definitions
1.to direct or turn (towards something)(direction, focus)
a.to focus attention/thought on something
Er richtet seine Aufmerksamkeit auf das Problem.—He directs his attention to the problem.
2.to arrange or align properly(organization, alignment)
a.to set something up straight
Sie richtet die Bilder an der Wand aus.—She aligns the pictures on the wall.
3.to judge, to pass judgment(judicial)
a.to function as a judge in court
Der Richter richtet über das Vergehen.—The judge passes judgment on the offense.
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 judge, or to align. 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.
