recht
Translation
quite, rather, right, acceptable
Examples
Das Haus ist recht groß.
The house is quite big.
Ist dir der Termin recht?
Is the appointment convenient for you?
Das geschieht ihm ganz recht.
It serves him right.
Grammar Patterns
recht + ((adj.)) quite, rather ((adj.)) That is quite expensive.
to be acceptable/convenient to ((sb.)) If it is convenient for you, I'll come tomorrow.
to check that everything is in order I just need to check that everything is in order.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quite, rather; Antonyms: unrecht
Etymology
From Germanic 'rehta' (straight, right). Cognate with English 'right'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with 'right'. Used as 'quite' (rightly so).