korrektem

Korrektem is a grammatical form of the German adjective korrekt (meaning correct). It is not a stand-alone word with its own meaning, but the dative singular inflected form used before masculine or neuter nouns in the absence of a determiner, or in other contexts that require strong declension.

In German, adjectives change endings according to case, gender, and definiteness. The form korrektem appears in the dative singular masculine or neuter when the preceding article or determiner is missing, as in strong declension: in korrektem Zustand, mit korrektem Aufwand. When a definite article or another determiner is present, the ending changes (for example, dem korrekten Zustand, dieser korrekten Vorgehensweise). With an indefinite article, the adjective typically takes korrekten (e.g., in einem korrekten Zustand).

Examples illustrate common usage:

- in korrektem Zustand (in a correct/proper condition)

- mit korrektem Aufwand (with proper effort)

- im korrektem Verhalten (in correct conduct)

The form also appears in more formal or technical writing, where precise grammatical agreement is important for clarity. Etymologically, korrekt is a loanword in German, derived from Latin correctus via French and other sources, and korrektem follows standard German adjective declension rules.

In summary, korrektem is the dative singular form of korrekt used with masculine or neuter nouns when no determiner is present, reflecting German’s strong adjective declension pattern. See also korrekt, Korrektur, and German declension rules for adjectives.