ADJECTIVE
richtig/ˈʁɪçtɪç/correct; right; proper
richtig is a German adjective that means correct, right, or proper. It is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "richtiger" and "richtigsten".
Definitions
1.factually correct, accurate or true(opinion, answer)
a.not incorrect or wrong
Die richtige Antwort ist B.—The correct answer is B.
2.appropriate; best suited to a purpose(choice, action)
a.matching the circumstances or desired goal
Du hast die richtige Entscheidung getroffen.—You made the right decision.
3.real; genuine; actual(person, thing; colloquial)
a.truly so, not a counterfeit or imitation
Er ist ein richtiger Freund.—He is a real friend.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | richtig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | richtiger |
| Superlative | richtigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "richtig" mean in English?
- "richtig" means correct, right, or proper. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "richtig"?
- "richtig" is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "richtig"?
- The comparative of "richtig" is "richtiger" and the superlative is "richtigsten".
- What part of speech is "richtig"?
- "richtig" is a adjective in German.
