German word

rechts

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛçts/

Meaning

  • adverbon the right

Example

Die Apotheke ist rechts neben dem Bahnhof.

The pharmacy is on the right, next to the train station.

Illustration for rechts (on the right)

More examples

Bitte fahren Sie nach rechts.

Please drive to the right.

Core concept

A reference point divides the space, with the relevant object positioned in its right-hand sector.

Common phrases

  • nach rechts

    to the right

  • rechts abbiegen

    turn right

  • ganz rechts

    on the far right

Similar words

links: Positioned on the left side of a reference point.
geradeaus: Moving or located straight ahead from a reference point.
vorne: Positioned in front of a reference point.
hinten: Positioned behind a reference point.

Definition in German

Gibt an, dass etwas an der rechten Seite eines Bezugspunkts liegt.

Word origin

Rechts is an inherited Germanic adverb related to recht, whose older meanings included right, straight, and correct.

Usage tips

  • In directions, rechts can stand alone as an answer, but rechts neben or auf der rechten Seite specifies the landmark or side more clearly.

Other meanings

  • to the rightadverb

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