korrekt
correct
Etwas ist richtig und ohne Fehler.
The German word "korrekt" is an adjective that means "correct" or "right." It indicates that something is accurate, true, or conforms to a certain standard. The word is often used in contexts such as in reference to answers, behavior, or data verification.
Similar words in German include "richtig" (right or correct), "fehlerfrei" (error-free), and "genau" (exact).
The difference among these words is subtle:
- "korrekt" often emphasizes conformity to rules or standards,
- "richtig" denotes correctness in a more general sense,
- "fehlerfrei" emphasizes the absence of errors, and
- "genau" refers to precision or exactness.
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Examples
Das ist die korrekte Antwort.adjective
That is the correct answer.
Ihre Antworten waren nicht korrekt.adjective
Your answers were not correct.
Seine Antwort war korrekt.adjective
His answer was correct.
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