English–German
“correct” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔˈʁɛkt/
Example
Diese Lösung ist korrekter als die andere.
This solution is more correct than the other.
How to say “correct” in German
“Correct” in German is korrekt.
A statement or measurement lined up with the facts, with no error or deviation.
Example sentences with korrekt
Ist das korrekt?
Is that correct?
Tips for using korrekt
- Korrekt often emphasizes factual exactness, while richtig is more general and can also mean right or correct in a broader sense.
Other German words for “correct”
Ich korrigiere den Fehler.
I correct the mistake.