This is the 1606th most frequent German word.
richtige
"Richtige" means "correct" or "right" in English.
Here, 'richtige' is used as an adjective modifying 'Weg' to indicate correctness or suitability.
Der richtige Weg ist oft der schwierigste.
The right path is often the hardest.
In this context, 'richtige' qualifies 'Antwort', expressing the idea of correctness or appropriateness in a specific situation.
Sie fand die richtige Antwort auf die Frage.
She found the correct answer to the question.
'Richtige' here describes 'Werkzeug', emphasizing the appropriateness or suitability of the tool for a particular purpose.