einen richtigen

a real

→ ein

phrase Uncommon #22,105

a real Used before a masculine noun in the accusative; depending on context, it can also mean “a proper.”

GE: Wir brauchen einen richtigen Plan.

EN: We need a real plan.

Hey, I’ve got a real man in bed.

— Central Station (1998)

Get her a proper doctor.

— The Running Man (2025)

Now she's found a real man.

— Die Ironie des Schicksals, oder Genieße Dein Bad! (1976)

A man, a real man!

— The Blue Angel (1930)

Kids, tonight I’m bringing home a man—a real man!

— The Blue Angel (1930)

A proper letter, so we’re allowed to visit you!

— Nowhere in Africa (2001)

I got a real fright.

— Train to Busan (2016)

You have a good plan.

— Parasite (2019)

He had arms and legs, a real body.

— Der Geist des Bienenstocks (1973)

He should learn a proper trade.

— Die Kinder des Monsieur Mathieu (2004)

She already has real breasts.

— Christiane F. (1981)

There should be a proper fairground.

— Gangs of Wasseypur - Teil 1 (2012)

Do you see, Morhange, that we have a proper choir?

— Die Kinder des Monsieur Mathieu (2004)