korrekt
correct, proper
adjective ko-REKT Rare
Origin: from Latin correctus
Also means
upright, by the book
Usage Note
Korrekt applied to a person means scrupulously proper and rule-abiding: ein korrekter Beamter is an official who follows procedures to the letter. It is more formal than ordentlich and often stresses ethical uprightness alongside technical accuracy.
Examples
"Er war stets korrekt im Umgang mit Kundengeldern."
Natural Translation
He was always correct in handling client funds.
Literal Translation
He was always correct in the handling with client-money.
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