German · Travel & Places
Rechts
Right
Beginneradverb
Definition
On the right side.
Example
Die Bank ist auf der rechten Seite.
The bank is on the right side.
Etymology
'Rechts' originates from the Middle High German word 'recht', which means 'right' or 'lawful', coming from Old High German 'reht'. The term has consistently related to both directional and moral correctness.
How & Where It’s Used
'Rechts' is used in various contexts, such as giving directions, in both spoken and written forms, and it appears in formal and informal settings across all German regions.