No. 14,088 in German
gerichtet
Directed.
In a sentence
Das Licht ist auf den Tisch gerichtet.
The light is directed towards the table.
In this sentence, the word "gerichtet" is used in the context of something being directed or pointed towards a certain target.
Die Kritik war direkt an ihn gerichtet.
The criticism was directly aimed at him.
Here, "gerichtet" indicates that the criticism was specifically targeted at a particular individual.
Die Aufmerksamkeit des Publikums ist auf die Bühne gerichtet.
The audience's attention is directed towards the stage.
The word "gerichtet" describes the focus or direction of attention in this context.
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