How is the word recht haben translated from German to English

English translation
be right
phrase

Mit seiner Meinung oder Aussage richtigliegen.

To be correct in your opinion or statement.

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  • Du hast recht, es war mein Fehler. — You're right, it was my mistake.

  • Sie hatte mit ihrer Vermutung recht. — She was right in her guess.

  • Er will immer recht haben. — He always wants to be right.

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