rechtzeitig

B1

on time; timely

English meaning
on time; timely
Vocabulary package
Past, Present & Future

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rechtzeitig in a sentence

Bitte weck mich rechtzeitig. Ich muss pünktlich sein.

Please wake me up on time. I need to be punctual.

Word family

rechtzeitig is built from zeitig (early) and recht (right; correct). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does rechtzeitig mean in English?

rechtzeitig means "on time; timely". For example: "Bitte weck mich rechtzeitig. Ich muss pünktlich sein." — "Please wake me up on time. I need to be punctual."

What level is rechtzeitig in German?

rechtzeitig is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the past, present & future vocabulary.

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