rechtzeitig
Translation
timely, punctual, opportune
Examples
Wir schätzen Ihren rechtzeitigen Hinweis.
We appreciate your timely advice.
Er hat den rechtzeitigen Zug noch erreicht.
He still caught the timely train.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective)) timely, opportune We appreciate your timely advice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pünktlich, fristgerecht; Antonyms: verspätet, unpünktlich
Etymology
From 'recht' (right) + 'Zeit' (time) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'right-time-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of doing something at the 'right time' (rechte Zeit).