correctly

kəˈrɛktli
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Translation of correctly into German

Adverb

1.

accuracy

in a manner without errors or mistakes
  • She answered all the questions correctly.Sie beantwortete alle Fragen korrekt.
2.

properly

in a manner conforming to accepted standards or rules
  • The device must be installed correctly to function well..Das Gerät muss korrekt installiert werden, um gut zu funktionieren
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Expressions with correctly: examples in English and translations in German

wenn ich mich recht erinnere
soweit ich mich erinnere
If I remember correctly, the meeting is at 3 PM.
wenn ich mich recht entsinne
soweit ich mich erinnere
If I recall correctly, the meeting is at 3 PM.
politisch korrekt
She spoke politically correctly during the meeting.
Wenn ich Sie richtig verstehe
If I understand you correctly, you want to delay the project.

Synonyms and analogies of correctly in English

Examples of correctly in a sentence

  • The software correctly processed the data without any errors.
  • She answered all the questions correctly.
  • Make sure the form is filled out correctly.

Translations of "correctly" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
korrektadv.

When the software operated correctly, the team celebrated their success.

Als die Software korrekt lief, feierte das Team seinen Erfolg.

richtigadv.

He practiced his moves to bounce correctly during the dance.

Er übte seine Bewegungen, um beim Tanzen richtig zu federn.

ordnungsgemäßadv.

Lamps and electrical devices will be carefully dismantled and installed again correctly.

Lampen und elektrische Geräte werden sorgfältig abgenommen und ordnungsgemäß wieder angeschlossen.

einwandfreiadv.

The electrician confirmed that the building's earth wire was functioning correctly.

Der Elektriker bestätigte, dass der Erdleiter des Gebäudes einwandfrei funktionierte.

richtigerweiseadv.

Otherwise, the courts will correctly assume the employer's intention to discriminate the applicant.

Andernfalls werden die Gerichte richtigerweise regelmäßig zulasten des Arbeitgebers von dessen Diskriminierungsabsicht ausgehen.

zutreffendadv.

Incoming cash flow can be booked correctly in case of doubt.

Auch Geldeingänge können so im Zweifel zutreffend verbucht werden.

fachgerechtadv.

Each product is only effective if it is applied correctly.

Jedes Produkt ist nur dann wirkungsvoll, wenn es fachgerecht eingesetzt wird.

ordentlichadv.

Son, you have to learn how to lie correctly some day.

Mein Sohn, irgendwann musst du doch ordentlich Lügen lernen.

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correctly: Examples and translations in context

It's essential to thread the needle correctly for precise stitching.

Für präzises Nähen ist es wichtig, den Faden korrekt einzufädeln.

He learned how to articulate the pieces of the model correctly.

Er lernte, wie man die Teile des Modells korrekt zusammensetzt.

The system failed to operate because it was not grounded correctly.

Das System funktionierte nicht, weil es nicht korrekt geerdet war.

It's important to button your uniform correctly at work.

Es ist wichtig, deine Uniform bei der Arbeit korrekt zuzuknöpfen.

To receive the funds, you need to endorse the check correctly.

Um das Geld zu erhalten, musst du den Scheck korrekt indossieren.

He aimed to arch his back while lifting weights correctly.

Beim Gewichtheben versuchte er, seinen Rücken korrekt zu krümmen.

It takes time to reload the containers onto the ship correctly.

Es braucht Zeit, die Container korrekt auf das Schiff umzuladen.

The audit trail confirmed that the funds were allocated correctly and transparently.

Die Kontrollspur bestätigte, dass die Mittel korrekt und transparent zugewiesen wurden.

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