Significado
The right solution to a question.
Contexto cultural
In Russian schools, 'верный ответ' is often the only thing that matters. There is less emphasis on 'participation' and more on factual accuracy compared to some Western systems. Game shows are extremely popular in Russia. The tension of waiting for the 'верный ответ' is a staple of evening TV. The search for 'истина' (absolute truth) is a major theme in Russian thought. 'Верный ответ' can sometimes carry this philosophical weight. In Russian UI/UX design, 'Верно' or 'Верный ответ' are the standard success messages in educational apps like Duolingo or Stepik.
The 'V' Rule
Remember 'V' for 'Verny' and 'V' for 'Valid'. It helps you remember it means the correct answer.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun. If you change 'ответ' to 'решение' (solution), it becomes 'вернОЕ решение'.
Significado
The right solution to a question.
The 'V' Rule
Remember 'V' for 'Verny' and 'V' for 'Valid'. It helps you remember it means the correct answer.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun. If you change 'ответ' to 'решение' (solution), it becomes 'вернОЕ решение'.
Sound like a native
In a quiz, instead of saying 'Это правильно', say 'Это верный ответ!' to sound more academic and precise.
Game Show Lingo
If you watch Russian TV, listen for this phrase. It's the most common way hosts confirm a win.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective 'верный'.
Я знаю верн___ ответ.
'Ответ' is a masculine noun in the accusative case, so the adjective ending is '-ый'.
Which word is a synonym for 'верный' in the context of a test?
Это ___ ответ.
'Правильный' is the most common synonym for 'correct'. 'Правый' is a direction, and 'правдивый' is for honest people.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a difficult math problem and your teacher is happy.
This is the appropriate phrase to confirm a correct solution.
Complete the dialogue.
— Извините, какой ответ в пятом вопросе? — Я думаю, что вариант Б — это ___ ___.
The sentence needs a nominative masculine singular phrase.
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Ayudas visuales
Верный vs. Правильный
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosЯ знаю верн___ ответ.
'Ответ' is a masculine noun in the accusative case, so the adjective ending is '-ый'.
Это ___ ответ.
'Правильный' is the most common synonym for 'correct'. 'Правый' is a direction, and 'правдивый' is for honest people.
You just finished a difficult math problem and your teacher is happy.
This is the appropriate phrase to confirm a correct solution.
— Извините, какой ответ в пятом вопросе? — Я думаю, что вариант Б — это ___ ___.
The sentence needs a nominative masculine singular phrase.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasSlightly. 'Правильный' is more common in daily speech, while 'верный' is preferred in literature and formal testing.
Yes, but it means 'loyal' (e.g., 'верный друг'). It doesn't mean the person is 'correct'.
You can say 'неверный ответ' or 'ошибочный ответ'.
The plural is 'верные ответы'.
No, it can also mean 'loyal', 'faithful', or 'reliable' depending on the noun it describes.
Yes, to describe a 'correct strategy' or 'right move'.
It's like the 'i' in 'hit' but with your tongue pulled further back.
No, 'верно' is an adverb. You must use the adjective 'верный'.
Only jokingly, like 'You chose the right restaurant, that's the верный ответ!'
The opposite is 'неверный' (incorrect/unfaithful).
Frases relacionadas
Правильный ответ
synonymCorrect answer
Дать ответ
builds onTo give an answer
Верное решение
similarRight decision/solution
Неверный ответ
contrastWrong answer
Точный ответ
specialized formExact answer
