riktigt

Riktigt is a Swedish adverb used as an intensifier meaning really, quite, or genuinely. It primarily modifies adjectives and other adverbs, and by extension phrases with verbs, to convey a high degree or emphasis. Common examples include det är riktigt bra (it is really good), filmen var riktigt spännande (the film was really exciting), and hon är riktigt snäll (she is really kind). It can also appear as an exclamation or in questions to express surprise or strong interest, such as Riktigt? or Riktigt! when reacting to something said or observed.

Riktigt is the adverbial form of the adjective riktig, which means proper, true, genuine, or correct. The adverbial suffix -t is a standard way to form such intensifying modifiers in Swedish. The word is widely used in everyday speech across Sweden and spans formal to informal registers, though in very formal writing speakers may opt for synonyms like verkligen or mycket depending on the nuance.

Cross-linguistically, riktit shares close cognates with Danish rigtig and Norwegian riktig, which serve a similar intensifying function in their languages. Nuances can vary by context and region, with riktit often signaling strong evaluation or emphasis rather than strict grammatical correctness. In practice, its most common function is to heighten the perceived degree of quality, intensity, or authenticity in a statement.