Bedeutung
An answer that is true.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The TV show 'Что? Где? Когда?' (What? Where? When?) is a cultural phenomenon where 'правильный ответ' is the ultimate goal. It has aired for decades and influenced how Russians view intellectual competition. There is a strong emphasis on 'the one correct answer' in schools, often linked to standardized testing like the ЕГЭ. This can make students very focused on accuracy. Classic Russian authors like Dostoevsky often explore situations where there is NO 'правильный ответ', highlighting moral complexity. In Russian social media, 'правильный ответ' is often used in memes to highlight a 'based' or logically undeniable opinion.
The 'Rule' Rule
If you can't remember 'правильный', think of the word 'rule' (правило). A correct answer follows the rules!
Direction vs. Correctness
Never use 'правый' for a correct answer. It only means the right side of your body or a right turn.
Bedeutung
An answer that is true.
The 'Rule' Rule
If you can't remember 'правильный', think of the word 'rule' (правило). A correct answer follows the rules!
Direction vs. Correctness
Never use 'правый' for a correct answer. It only means the right side of your body or a right turn.
Short Version
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Правильно!' instead of the full phrase 'Это правильный ответ'.
Game Show Vibes
Saying 'Правильный ответ!' with a pause before 'ответ' makes you sound like a Russian game show host.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
Это правильн___ ответ.
'Ответ' is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I don't know the correct answer'?
'Правильный' is the correct adjective for 'correct', and it must match the masculine noun 'ответ'.
Complete the dialogue.
Учитель: 'Два плюс два — это четыре?' Студент: 'Да, это _________.'
The student is confirming a factual mathematical answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are playing a game and your friend gets a question right.
'Правильный ответ!' is used to congratulate someone on a correct response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Right vs. Right
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenЭто правильн___ ответ.
'Ответ' is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case.
How do you say 'I don't know the correct answer'?
'Правильный' is the correct adjective for 'correct', and it must match the masculine noun 'ответ'.
Учитель: 'Два плюс два — это четыре?' Студент: 'Да, это _________.'
The student is confirming a factual mathematical answer.
You are playing a game and your friend gets a question right.
'Правильный ответ!' is used to congratulate someone on a correct response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, it can be used figuratively for a correct action or decision.
The plural is 'правильные ответы'.
Use 'неправильный ответ'.
'Правильный' is more about rules/logic; 'верный' is more about truth/loyalty.
Because 'ответ' is a noun, and nouns need adjectives (правильный), not adverbs (правильно).
Yes, it's very common when discussing solutions or technical questions.
The opposite is 'неправильный' or 'ложный' (false).
Not usually. In sports, you'd talk about a 'correct move' (правильный ход).
It's a standard 'v' sound, but the 'e' after it makes the 'v' soft (palatalized).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Верный ответ
synonymTrue/faithful answer
Неправильный ответ
contrastWrong answer
Ответить правильно
builds onTo answer correctly
Ключ к ответу
similarKey to the answer
Корректный ответ
specialized formCorrect response
