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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