Verb

zurecht|finden, sich

Translation

to find one's way, to get one's bearings, to orient oneself, to manage

Ich finde mich in der neuen Stadt gut zurecht.

I'm finding my way around the new city well.

Findest du dich mit der neuen Software zurecht?

Are you managing with the new software?

Es ist schwer, sich im Dunkeln zurechtzufinden.

It's hard to find your way in the dark.

sich ((in sth.dat)) zurechtfinden to find one's way ((in sth.)) I can't find my way around this big city.

sich ((mit sth.dat)) zurechtfinden to manage/get along ((with sth.)) He is managing well with the new technology.

Synonyms: sich orientieren, sich auskennen

From 'zurecht' (in order, correctly) and 'finden' (to find). Literally 'to find oneself correctly' or 'to find one's right place'.

Imagine you have to 'find' your way 'right' ('recht') in a new environment.