zutreffend
Translation
applicable, relevant, accurate, correct
Examples
Bitte kreuzen Sie die zutreffende Antwort an.
Please tick the applicable answer.
Seine Beschreibung war sehr zutreffend.
His description was very accurate.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) Used attributively before a noun That is the applicable answer.
((Subject)) be ((Adjective)) Used predicatively Your analysis is accurate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passend, richtig, korrekt; Antonyms: unzutreffend, falsch
Etymology
From 'zu' (to, towards) + 'treffen' (to hit). Literally 'hitting the mark'.
Memory Tips
Imagine throwing a dart that 'hits' (trifft) the target 'to' (zu) the point. It's an applicable, accurate shot.