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aufrichten

straighten up; sit up erect

verb OWF-rikh-ten Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

raise oneself

Usage Note

aufrichten used reflexively (sich aufrichten) means to straighten up from a bent or lying position. The transitive form means to raise or erect something. In physiotherapy: richten Sie sich auf (sit up straight).

Examples

"Nach dem Sturz richtete er sich langsam auf."

Natural Translation

After the fall he slowly straightened up.

Literal Translation

After the fall straightened he himself slowly up.

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