Răspunsul este corect.

to be

Breakdown of Răspunsul este corect.

• răspunsul: the answer
• corect: correct

Questions & Answers about Răspunsul este corect.

Why does răspuns become răspunsul?

Because Romanian usually adds the definite article to the end of the noun, instead of putting a separate word in front like English the.

• răspuns = answer
• răspunsul = the answer

So -ul here is the masculine/neuter singular definite article.

What is the role of este in this sentence?

Este means is. It is the 3rd person singular form of the verb a fi (to be).

So the sentence is built like this:

• Răspunsul = the answer
• este = is
• corect = correct

This is a very direct equivalent of The answer is correct.

Can I say Răspunsul e corect instead?

Yes. E is a very common shorter form of este in everyday Romanian.

So both are correct:

• Răspunsul este corect.
• Răspunsul e corect.

Using este can sound a little more careful, formal, or emphatic, while e is very common in normal speech.

Why is it corect and not something longer or different?