zutreffend
accurate
Richtig und passend zu dem, was wirklich so ist.
The German word "zutreffend" is an adjective that means "accurate" or "appropriate". It is composed of the prefix "zu-" and the verb "treffen," which means "to hit" or "to apply." Thus, "zutreffend" conveys the idea of something hitting the right mark or being applicable in a given situation.
Similar words in German include "genau" (exact), "richtig" (correct), and "angemessen" (suitable).
The difference between "zutreffend" and these synonyms lies in nuance: while "zutreffend" emphasizes relevance or applicability to a particular context, "richtig" usually refers to correctness in a broader sense, and "angemessen" implies suitability or appropriateness for a situation.
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Examples
Die Antwort ist zutreffend.adjective
The answer is accurate.
Diese Behauptung scheint zutreffend zu sein.adjective
This claim seems to be accurate.
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