English–German
“legitimate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/legiˈtiːm/
Example
Er verteidigte sein legitimes Recht.
He defended his legitimate right.
How to say “legitimate” in German
“Legitimate” in German is legitim.
An action or demand stands inside the boundaries that make it acceptable rather than improper or arbitrary.
Example sentences with legitim
Die Betroffenen äußerten legitime Sorgen.
Those affected expressed legitimate concerns.
Tips for using legitim
- The related noun is die Legitimität, while the verb legitimieren means to authorize or validate something rather than simply to call it legal.