This is the 14544th most frequent German word.
legitim
"Legitim" in English means "legitimate" or "lawful."
In this usage, 'legitim' refers to an action being permissible or within the bounds of established regulations.
Der Einsatz dieser Methode ist legitim, solange die Regeln eingehalten werden.
The use of this method is legitimate as long as the rules are followed.
In this sentence, 'legitim' is used to describe an action that is considered acceptable or valid in a given situation.
Es ist legitim, um Hilfe zu bitten, wenn man sie braucht.
It is legitimate to ask for help when needed.
Here, 'legitim' is applied to classify a statement or claim as credible or justifiable.