legal
Translation
legal, lawful
Examples
Das sind legale Geschäfte.
These are legal businesses.
Die legale Einwanderung ist wichtig.
Legal immigration is important.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) legal (...) This is a legal business.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rechtmäßig, gesetzlich; Antonyms: illegal, ungesetzlich
Etymology
From Latin 'legalis' (relating to the law), from 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'legal', making it easy to remember. Think of legal proceedings.