Example: Ich muss dir Recht geben, deine Argumente sind überzeugend.
Definition
"Jemandem Recht geben" means to acknowledge that someone is correct or justified in their opinion or argument. It is used when agreeing with another person's point, as in recognizing that their reasoning or statement is valid or convincing.
Translations
agree with someone
dar la razón a alguien
iemand gelijk geven
donar la raó a algú
donner raison à quelqu'un
Etymology
The phrase "jemandem Recht geben" comes from the German words "jemandem" meaning 'to someone,' "Recht" meaning 'right' or 'justice,' and "geben" meaning 'to give.' It literally translates to 'give someone right,' indicating the act of conceding correctness or fairness to another person.
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