rechtfertigen
justify
to show that something is right or reasonable
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rechtfertigen synonyms
What's the difference between rechtfertigen / begründen / verteidigen / legitimieren / entschuldigen / erklären
justify — to show that something is right or reasonable
to give reasons or a basis for something; closer to "justify" in the sense of explaining why something is reasonable
Sie musste ihre Entscheidung vor dem Team begründen.
Ей пришлось обосновать своё решение перед командой.
to defend or support something, often actively against criticism, not just to explain why it is right
Der Anwalt verteidigte die Entscheidung seines Mandanten.
Адвокат защищал решение своего клиента.
to make something legitimate or lawful; also figuratively, to give an appearance of legitimacy
Die Regierung versuchte, die Maßnahme zu legitimieren.
Правительство пыталось легитимировать эту меру.
to excuse or forgive someone's behavior, often softening blame; it can also mean to apologize
Ich kann sein Verhalten nicht entschuldigen.
Я не могу оправдать его поведение.
to explain or clarify; broader than "justify" and not necessarily about proving something right
Sie erklärte den Plan sehr genau.
Она очень точно объяснила план.
to confirm that something is true or real, but not to prove that it is justified or reasonable
Der Arzt bestätigte den Termin für morgen.
Врач подтвердил завтрашний приём.
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rechtfertigen translation: justify. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce rechtfertigen
/ˈʁɛçtfɛʁtɪɡn̩/
rechtfertigen translation
justify
rechtfertigen transcription
/ˈʁɛçtfɛʁtɪɡn̩/
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rechtfertigen meaning: what does it mean?
zeigen, dass etwas richtig oder vernünftig ist
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