correct in German
correct in German is korrekt, richtig, einwandfrei — correct means free from mistakes; accurate or true.
correct in German
korrekt
Free from error; true; accurate.
richtig
Free from error; true; accurate.
einwandfrei
Free from error; true; accurate.
einwandfrei
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
ordnungsgemäß
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
zutreffend
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
korrigieren
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
berichtigen
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
richtigstellen
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
ausbessern
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
nachregeln
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
What does "correct" mean?
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adj Free from mistakes; accurate or true.
"Your answer to the third question was correct."
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verb To fix an error or make something right.
"The teacher corrected the students' spelling mistakes."
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correct in a sentence
- Your answer to the third question was correct.
- Make sure you have the correct address before you leave.
- The teacher corrected the students' spelling mistakes.
- He corrected his posture after the physio's advice.
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What is "correct" in German?
"correct" in German is korrekt, richtig, einwandfrei. correct means: Free from mistakes; accurate or true.
How do you use "correct" in a sentence?
Example: "Your answer to the third question was correct." In German, "correct" is korrekt, richtig, einwandfrei.
Are there other ways to say "correct" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "correct": korrekt, richtig, einwandfrei, ordnungsgemäß, zutreffend, korrigieren.
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