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.free from error or mistake; correct(accuracy/correctness)
a.factually or morally correct
Die Antwort ist richtig.—The answer is correct.
2.appropriate or proper for a situation(appropriateness/suitability)
a.suitable; fitting
Das ist nicht der richtige Moment.—That is not the right moment.
3.really; very (to a great degree, colloquial)(intensifier, colloquial, as adverb)
a.used to intensify adjectives or verbs
Mir geht es richtig gut.—I'm feeling really good.
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.
