zutreffend
Translation
applicable, relevant, accurate, correct
Examples
Deine Beschreibung ist sehr zutreffend.
Your description is very accurate.
Diese Regel ist hier nicht zutreffend.
This rule is not applicable here.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is zutreffend (sth.) is applicable/accurate Deine Beschreibung ist sehr zutreffend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passend, richtig, korrekt; Antonyms: unzutreffend, falsch
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (to, at) and 'treffend' (hitting, meeting). The literal sense is 'hitting the target'.
Memory Tips
Picture a comment that 'hits' ('treffen') right 'at' ('zu') the core of the issue. It's a 'zutreffend' (relevant) comment.