das Richtige
Translation
the right thing, the correct one
Examples
Es ist schwer, das Richtige zu tun.
It is hard to do the right thing.
Das ist genau das Richtige für mich.
This is exactly the right thing for me.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to do/say/find (sth.) He said the right thing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the right thing, the correct choice; Antonyms: the wrong thing
Etymology
A nominalisation of the adjective 'richtig' (right, correct).
Memory Tips
Remember this as the noun form for 'the right thing', often used with the neuter article 'das'.