richtig

richtiger · am richtigsten
Based on: Recht
Goethe A1 Adjective #24 Adjective
  1. correct(ly), proper(ly), right
  2. really
1.

correct(ly), proper(ly), right

Opposite: falsch
Examples
  • Deine Antwort ist richtig.
  • Your answer is correct.
2.

really

(As an intensifier- mainly used in front of adjectives, and it's not as "intense" as "really". "echt" or "voll" are way more common in German.)
Examples
  • Das Essen schmeckt richtig gut.
  • The food tastes really good.

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How many meanings does the German word 'richtig' have?

richtig has 2 distinct meanings: 1. correct(ly), proper(ly), right, 2. really.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'richtig'?

comparative: richtiger / superlative: am richtigsten

What is 'richtig' related to?

The word 'richtig' is related to Recht.

Where can I learn more about 'richtig'?

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