правильно
pravil'no
The English phrase 'right' is translated into Russian as правильно (pravil'no).
The form правильно is used to describe something done correctly or accurately. It functions as an adverb to modify how an action is performed.
Meaning: of direction, opposite of left (adj)
Which one should you use?
While правильно refers to accuracy, the word верно is a more formal way to indicate correctness or truth and точно is an informal way to show agreement or confirm a statement.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word правильно is an adverb meaning 'correctly' or 'rightly' and is used to describe how an action is performed.
How do you pronounce it?
pravil'no
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use правильно to mean the direction 'right'. However, правильно actually means 'correctly' or 'rightly' in terms of accuracy.
Did you know?
- The adjective правый can mean both 'right-handed' and 'just' or 'righteous' in a moral sense.
- In old Russian traditions, the 'right' side право was seen as the side of light and truth, while the 'left' side was associated with darkness and falsehood.
- The word правильно shares its root with правило, which means 'rule' or 'law'.
Examples in context
- Вы на правильном пути.You're on the right track.This sentence is useful for using правильно in the context of being on the right track.Tatoeba #652713 by shanghainese, translation #17344 by CK
- Я правильно это делаю?Am I doing this right?This sentence is useful for asking if an action is being performed правильно.Tatoeba #3787753 by odexed, translation #2835767 by CK
- Я всё правильно понял.I got it right.This sentence is useful for confirming that you understood something правильно.Tatoeba #6326825 by marafon, translation #5852208 by CK
- Вы правыYou are right
- Сделай это правильноDo it right/correctly
- Точно так!That's right!
- Точно! Я полностью согласенRight! I completely agree
- Хорошо, я с тобой согласенRight, I agree with you.
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Example conversation
Dmitry is giving directions to Ekaterina on the street.
- Дмитрий DmitryИдите прямо до светофора.Idite pryamo do svetofora.Go straight until the traffic light.
- Екатерина EkaterinaИ что мне делать дальше?I chto mne delat' dalshe?And what should I do next?
- Дмитрий DmitryПоверните направо, в правильно сторону.Поверните направо, v pravil'nom storonu.Turn right, in the right direction.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСпасибо, Дмитрий, я поняла.Spasibo, Dmitriy, ya ponyala.Thank you, Dmitry, I understand.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
