This is the 421st most frequent Dutch word.
recht
The Dutch word "recht" means "right," "law," or "justice" in English.
In this sentence, 'recht' is used to refer to a legal or ethical entitlement.
Iedereen heeft recht op vrijheid van meningsuiting.
Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.
Here, 'recht' is used as an adjective, meaning 'straight' or 'direct'.
De weg loopt kaarsrecht door het bos.
The road runs perfectly straight through the forest.
In this context, 'recht' symbolizes fairness or justice in a situation.