This is the 1082nd most frequent Swedish word.
riktig
"Riktig" means "correct," "real," or "proper" in English.
In this sentence, 'riktig' is used in the sense of reinforcing or enhancing the adjective following it, indicating a higher degree of the quality 'good'.
Det här är en riktig bra bok.
This is a really good book.
Here, 'riktig' signifies authenticity or a genuine attribute, emphasizing that the person in question significantly embodies the qualities of a 'hero'.
Han är en riktig hjälte.
He is a true hero.
In this sentence, 'riktig' conveys the meaning of something genuine or effective, contrasting with temporary or inadequate options.