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The state of being correct, accurate, or corresponding to the truth. Refers to the agreement of information or statements with the facts.
Bitte überprüfen Sie die Richtigkeit Ihrer Angaben, bevor Sie das Formular absenden.
Please check the accuracy of your information before submitting the form.
The noun 'Richtigkeit' (accuracy) is derived from the adjective 'richtig' (correct/right). The ending '-keit' is a typical way in German to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a state or quality.
Die Richtigkeit dieser Theorie ist wissenschaftlich bewiesen.
The accuracy of this theory has been scientifically proven.
'Richtigkeit' (accuracy) is often used with verbs such as 'überprüfen' (to check), 'bestätigen' (to confirm), or 'anzweifeln' (to doubt). It usually refers to information, which is why it is often followed by a genitive such as 'der Angaben' (of the information) or 'der Daten' (of the data).
Ein Notar muss die Richtigkeit der Unterschrift bestätigen.
A notary must confirm the authenticity of the signature.
The word 'Richtigkeit' (accuracy) belongs more to formal written language and is frequently used in official, legal, or scientific contexts.
Der Antrag wurde wegen fehlender Nachweise über die Richtigkeit der Daten abgelehnt.
The application was rejected because proof of the accuracy of the data was missing.
correctness / propriety
Richtigkeit and Korrektheit can both express that something contains no errors. Richtigkeit particularly emphasizes that a statement agrees with the facts. Korrektheit is broader and can refer not only to factual content but also to formal or linguistic correctness.
Die Zeugin bestätigt die Richtigkeit der Aussage über den Unfall.
The witness confirms the accuracy of the statement about the accident.
Die Lehrerin prüft die sprachliche Korrektheit der Aussage über den Unfall.
The teacher checks the linguistic correctness of the statement about the accident.
