rechts
/rɛxts/
In Dutch, the word for "right" (of direction) is rechts.
rechts is used to indicate a direction, specifically as the opposite of left. If you wish to express that something is correct according to fact or truth, you would use the word feitelijk.
Meaning: of direction, opposite of left (adj)
Which one should you use?
The opposite of rechts is links.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word as an adjective to describe the "right hand" (the noun rechterhand), the form changes to rechter.
How do you pronounce it?
/rɛxts/
Did you know?
- The word rechter can mean 'the right one' or 'the judge' depending on the context, which can confuse a student in a courtroom setting.
- While rechts means 'right' as a direction, the word recht also means 'straight'. This can cause confusion when following directions in a car.
- In certain older Dutch legal or formal contexts, the word recht refers not just to 'correctness' but to the entire system of 'law' or 'the rights' one possesses.
Examples in context
- Sla ginds rechts af.Turn right there.This sentence is useful for learning how to give directions using rechts.Tatoeba #3217595 by PaulP, translation #50853 by CM
- Ik ging naar rechts.I turned right.This sentence is useful for describing a past movement toward the rechts.Tatoeba #9429150 by Micsmithel, translation #258392 by CK
- De derde straat rechts.The third street to the right.This sentence is useful for identifying a location relative to the rechts.Tatoeba #792304 by martinod, translation #7434430 by MarijnKp
- Heeft u het juiste antwoord?Do you have the right answer?
- Is dit het correcte formulier?Is this the right form?
- U heeft correct gehandeld.You have acted correctly.
- Is dit goed zo?Is this right like this?
- Je hebt het goed gedaan!You did it right!
- Oké, laten we dat dan doen.Alright, let's do that then.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Lisa are walking in a city.
- LucasMoet ik nu naar links of rechts?Should I go left or right now?
- LisaGa maar naar rechts.Just go to the right.
- LucasIs dat de richting van het park?Is that the direction of the park?
- LisaJa, het ligt rechts van de brug.Yes, it is to the right of the bridge.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rechts, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
