regelrecht

Based on: Recht, Regel
Adverb
1.

downright

(Used in contexts where you want to underline how taken aback you are by something. Not to be confused with "regelgerecht" which is "in accordance with the rules".)
Examples
  • Dein Breakdance war so weiß, das hat regelrecht geblendet.
  • Your breakdancing was so white, it was downright blinding.

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How many meanings does the German word 'regelrecht' have?

regelrecht has 1 distinct meaning: 1. downright.

What is 'regelrecht' related to?

The word 'regelrecht' is related to Recht and Regel.

Where can I learn more about 'regelrecht'?

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