This is the 625th most frequent Dutch word.
rechten
The Dutch word "rechten" means "rights" or "to straighten" depending on context.
Here, 'rechten' refers to 'law' as a field of study or discipline, the plural form used to signify the general domain of jurisprudence.
Ik ben bezig met rechten aan de universiteit.
I am studying law at the university.
'Recht' here means 'right' (singular form), and in many contexts, 'rechten' (plural) refers to multiple rights or entitlements, often connected to ethics or legal matters.
Je hebt het recht om te spreken.
You have the right to speak.
In this context, 'rechten' refers to 'permissions' in the sense of access rights often used in computing and technology.