zurechtweisen
to reprimand, to correct, to put someone in their place
verb tsoo-REKHT-vy-zen Rare
Usage Note
zurechtweisen means to correct or reprimand someone firmly, showing them the proper way to behave or speak. It is more decisive than ermahnen and implies the person was clearly out of line. 'jemanden scharf zurechtweisen' (to sharply rebuke someone) is a common collocation.
Examples
"Der Chef wies den neuen Mitarbeiter deutlich zurecht, als dieser zu spät zur Besprechung erschien."
Natural Translation
The boss reprimanded the new employee clearly when he arrived late to the meeting.
Literal Translation
The boss reprimanded the new employee clearly, when this one too late to-the meeting appeared.
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