die Richtigkeit
Translation
correctness, accuracy, rightness
Examples
Ich zweifle an der Richtigkeit seiner Aussage.
I doubt the correctness of his statement.
Bitte prüfen Sie die Richtigkeit der Daten.
Please check the accuracy of the data.
Grammar Patterns
to check ((the correctness of sth.)) die Richtigkeit ((et2)) prüfen Please check the accuracy of the data.
to doubt ((the correctness of sth.)) an der Richtigkeit ((et3)) zweifeln I doubt the correctness of his statement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Korrektheit, Genauigkeit; Antonyms: Falschheit, Unrichtigkeit
Etymology
From the adjective 'richtig' (correct) + the suffix '-keit', which forms abstract feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-keit' is similar to '-ness' in English (e.g., correctness) and almost always creates a feminine noun (die).