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rightly
For good reason; with justification; deservedly. This adverb expresses that an action or state is justified.
Er hat sich zurecht über die schlechte Qualität des Produkts beschwert.
He rightly complained about the poor quality of the product.
'Zurecht' (rightly) is not only an independent word, but also a very common prefix in separable verbs such as 'zurechtkommen' (to manage / get by) or 'sich zurechtfinden' (to find one's way / orient oneself).
Ich hoffe, du kommst in der neuen Stadt gut zurecht.
I hope you manage well in the new city.
In the meaning 'berechtigterweise' (rightly / justifiably), you can use both 'zurecht' and the alternative spelling 'zu Recht'. Both forms are correct and mean the same thing.
Sie hat den Wettbewerb zu Recht gewonnen.
She rightly won the competition.
'Zurecht' (rightly) is often used to describe a reaction or feeling as justified. Common combinations are 'sich zurecht beschweren' (to rightly complain), 'etwas zurecht erwarten' (to rightly expect something), or 'zurecht stolz sein' (to be rightly proud).
Nach all der harten Arbeit ist sie zurecht stolz auf ihr Ergebnis.
After all the hard work, she is rightly proud of her result.
lawful
'zurecht' and 'rechtens' are both connected with the idea of something being 'right' or 'justified'. 'zurecht' is used when something happens for a good reason, or someone acts or feels that way with justification. So it is often about an evaluation: the reaction is understandable or justified. 'rechtens', on the other hand, means that something complies with the law or a rule. The word sounds more formal and is especially suitable for legal questions. The risk of confusion comes from the fact that both words have to do with 'Recht' (right / law). Remember: 'zurecht' often means 'for good reason', while 'rechtens' means 'according to the law or according to the rules'.
Anna ist zurecht enttäuscht, weil niemand ihr geholfen hat.
Anna is rightly disappointed because no one helped her.
Die Kündigung war rechtens, weil alle Fristen eingehalten wurden.
The dismissal was lawful because all deadlines were met.