rechthaberisch
dogmatic, bossy, opinionated
English translations
- 01
opinionated
Word details
- German meaning
- Jemand, der immer Recht haben will und andere belehrt.
- English meaning
- Know-it-all
- Synonym
- besserwisserisch, belehrend
- German example
- Sein rechthaberisches Verhalten nervt alle.
- English example
- His know-it-all behavior annoys everyone.
- Comparative
- rechthaberischerSuperlative: am rechthaberischsten
Related words
- streitlustig
Belligerent
- besserwisserisch
Feeling superior and lecturing, often unsolicited.
Example sentences with “rechthaberisch”
Er ist sehr rechthaberisch. (He is very opinionated/insistent on being right.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of 'rechthaberisch'?
It comes from 'Recht haben' (to be right) and 'erisch' (a suffix forming adjectives), describing someone who insists on having the right.