This is the 2709th most frequent German word.
gerechtfertigt
Justified.
In this sentence, 'gerechtfertigt' is used as a past participle to describe a behavior that is deemed acceptable or reasonable under specific conditions.
Sein Verhalten war unter den gegebenen Umständen gerechtfertigt.
His behavior was justified under the given circumstances.
Here, 'gerechtfertigt' demonstrates reasoning or acknowledgment of the value of something as appropriate given a particular aspect, like quality.
Die hohen Kosten sind durch die Qualität des Produkts gerechtfertigt.
The high costs are justified by the product's quality.
In this instance, 'gerechtfertigt' refers to an expression or opinion that is warranted or reasonable under certain situations, like constructive criticism.