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zu rechtfertigen

to justify

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to justify Often used with „versuchen“ (to try) or in „nicht zu rechtfertigen“ (unjustifiable).
GE: Er versucht, seine Handlung zu rechtfertigen.
EN: He is trying to justify his actions.

Um eine offizielle Untersuchung zu rechtfertigen?

To justify an official investigation?

— Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Brauchst dich nicht zu rechtfertigen.

You don't need to justify yourself.

— Leviathan (2014)

Und dennoch reicht es aus, um Verhandlungen zu rechtfertigen.

And yet it is enough to justify negotiations.

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

Das war grausam und nicht zu rechtfertigen.

That was cruel and unjustifiable.

Er versucht, seine Handlung zu rechtfertigen.

He tries to justify his actions.