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

Positiverichtig
Comparativerichtiger
Superlativerichtigsten

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.

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