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richtig

adj · /ˈʁɪçtɪç/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German rihtec, from Old High German rihtīg, from reht (“right”) + -ig. Equivalent to recht + -ig. Originally only an adjective; adverb developed later.

Translation

  1. correct, accurate, right

    eine richtige Antwort

    a correct answer

  2. right, correct, good

    die richtige Entscheidung

    the right choice

  3. right, fit, appropriate

    der richtige Mann für den Job

    the right man for the job

  4. proper, real, actual

    ihr richtiger Name

    her actual name

  5. proper, real, respectable, reputable

    ein richtiger Job, ein richtiger Mann

    a proper job, a real man

  6. complete, real, downright, just

    ein richtiges Arschloch

    a complete asshole

richtig

adv · /ˈʁɪçtɪç/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German rihtec, from Old High German rihtīg, from reht (“right”) + -ig. Equivalent to recht + -ig. Originally only an adjective; adverb developed later.

Translation

  1. really

    Ich habe manchmal ein richtig schlechtes Gefühl.

    Sometimes I have a really bad feeling.