B2 adjective Formal to semi-formal. Can be used in everyday conversation but is also common in legal and academic discourse.

legitim

/leɡiˈtim/

예시

1

Det er en legitim grund til at klage.

That is a legitimate reason to complain.

2

Han havde en legitim undskyldning for sit fravær.

He had a legitimate excuse for his absence.

3

Er dette en legitim transaktion?

Is this a legitimate transaction?

4

Hun havde legitime bekymringer omkring projektet.

She had legitimate concerns about the project.

5

Vi skal sikre, at alle kilder er legitime.

We must ensure all sources are legitimate.

자주 쓰는 조합

legitim grund (legitimate reason)
legitim ret (legitimate right)
legitim interesse (legitimate interest)

사용법

Often used to describe something that is valid, justifiable, or acceptable according to rules, logic, or principles, not just strictly legal statutes.

자주 하는 실수
  • Confusing it with 'legal', as 'legitim' has a broader meaning than just 'lawful'.
  • Mispronouncing the final 'i' as a short 'i' sound instead of a long 'e' sound.

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어원

From Latin 'legitimus', meaning 'lawful', from 'lex' (law).

문화적 맥락

The concept of 'legitimacy' is highly valued in Danish society, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and adherence to established norms and laws.

암기 팁

Think of 'legitim' sounding a bit like 'legit' in English, which also means something is valid or authentic.

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, it can, but it's more common to use it for reasons, actions, or claims. For example, 'en legitim arving' (a legitimate heir).

While often interchangeable, 'lovlig' strictly means 'lawful' or 'legal'. 'Legitim' can extend to being valid, justifiable, or conforming to accepted principles, even if not strictly codified by law.

In formal contexts, 'legitim' is frequently used in legal, academic, and business settings to denote validity, justification, or adherence to established norms.

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