No. 2,048 in German
regelrecht
"Regelrecht" means "proper, downright, or outright" in English, often used to emphasize the extent or genuineness of something.
In a sentence
Das Wetter war gestern regelrecht katastrophal.
The weather yesterday was downright catastrophic.
Here, 'regelrecht' emphasizes the severity and actuality of the described weather condition, reinforcing its extreme nature.
Er hat regelrecht darauf bestanden, dass wir pünktlich kommen.
He outright insisted that we arrive on time.
In this sentence, 'regelrecht' highlights the firm and direct nature of the insistence.
Die Kinder waren über die Überraschung regelrecht begeistert.
The children were genuinely enthusiastic about the surprise.
Here, 'regelrecht' enhances the expression of genuine and intense enthusiasm.
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