German word

richtig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɪçtɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveright

Example

Das ist die richtige Entscheidung.

That is the right decision.

Illustration for richtig (right)

More examples

Er kam genau im richtigen Moment.

He arrived at exactly the right moment.

Core concept

A marked target is hit exactly, whether the target is a fact, a solution, or the suitable choice.

Common phrases

  • die richtige Antwort

    the right answer

  • im richtigen Moment

    at the right moment

  • auf dem richtigen Weg

    on the right path

Similar words

wahr: True to the facts and not merely supposed or mistaken.
korrekt: Formally correct and free from mistakes in structure or procedure.
genau: Precise and closely matching the intended details or measurement.
passend: Appropriate for a particular situation, purpose, or role.

Definition in German

Inhaltlich zutreffend und frei von Fehlern; sachlich korrekt.

Word origin

Richtig developed from the older German form rihtīg, which was built from richten and expressed the idea of being properly aligned or set right.

Usage tips

  • Richtig usually concerns correctness or suitability, whereas wahr focuses on whether a statement is true.

Other meanings

  • reallyadverb
  • accurateadjective
  • appropriateadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • das Richtigethe right thingnoun

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