richtig
proper
Meaning of richtig
für die Situation korrekt oder passend
correct or suitable for the situation
Pronunciation
richtig with English translation
richtig usage examples
Trag bitte die richtige Kleidung.
Please wear proper clothes.
Wir brauchen das richtige Werkzeug.
We need the proper tool.
richtig synonyms
What's the difference between richtig, angemessen, passend, korrekt, ordentlich, sachgemäß, eigen, and echt
appropriate or suitable for a situation; what is considered right in the given context
fitting or matching something well; often used for things, clothes, or choices
correct, exact, without mistakes; often used for facts, answers, and forms
tidy, neat, in order; can also mean proper in a practical everyday sense
properly done according to rules or professionally; often used in technical or formal contexts
Advanced: broader words
own, personal; sometimes also “odd” or “peculiar” depending on context, not just “proper”
real, genuine, not fake; only related to “proper” in the sense of authenticity
formal, official; refers to rules, style, and ceremonies rather than just “correctness”
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Questions about this word
What does richtig mean?
correct or suitable for the situation
How do you pronounce richtig?
richtig is pronounced [ˈʁɪçtɪç].
How is richtig used in a sentence?
Please wear proper clothes. Translation: Trag bitte die richtige Kleidung.
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