ADJECTIVE

korrekt/kɔˈʁɛkt/correct; accurate; proper

korrekt is a German adjective that means correct, accurate, or proper. It is pronounced /kɔˈʁɛkt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "korrekter" and "korrektesten".

Definitions

1.factually or technically correct; accurate(fact, statement)

a.without error; true to the facts

Ihre Antwort war vollkommen korrekt.—Her answer was completely correct.

2.appropriate or proper; behaving suitably(behavior, conduct)

a.conforming to social or moral standards

Er verhält sich immer sehr korrekt gegenüber seinen Kollegen.—He always behaves very properly towards his colleagues.

Adjective Forms

Positivekorrekt
Comparativekorrekter
Superlativekorrektesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "korrekt" mean in English?
"korrekt" means correct, accurate, or proper. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "korrekt"?
"korrekt" is pronounced /kɔˈʁɛkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "korrekt"?
The comparative of "korrekt" is "korrekter" and the superlative is "korrektesten".
What part of speech is "korrekt"?
"korrekt" is a adjective in German.

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