German Phrase
Ist das richtig angeschlossen?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether something (usually a device, cable, or system) has been connected in the correct way. It can refer to electrical plugs, network cables, or any kind of hookup.
When to use
Use this question when you are checking a set‑up at home, in the office, or in a workshop – for example after plugging in a lamp, connecting a printer to Wi‑Fi, or installing a new appliance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Istdasrichtigangeschlossen?
Verb 'sein' (ist)
The verb 'sein' is used as a copula here; 'ist' is the 3rd person singular present form.
Demonstrative pronoun 'das'
'das' refers to a neuter noun previously mentioned (e.g., das Gerät, das Kabel).
Adverb 'richtig'
'richtig' modifies the participle and means 'correctly' or 'properly'.
Past participle as adjective
'angeschlossen' is the past participle of 'anschließen' and functions like an adjective meaning 'connected'.
Word order in yes‑no questions
In German yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
🗨In Conversation
Ist das richtig angeschlossen?
Is that connected correctly?
Ja, ich habe das Kabel fest eingesteckt und die Sicherung überprüft.
Yes, I’ve plugged the cable in firmly and checked the fuse.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist das gut angeschlossen?
Learners sometimes replace 'richtig' with 'gut', but 'gut' changes the meaning to 'good' rather than 'correctly'.
Ist das richtig anschließen?
Using the infinitive 'anschließen' after 'ist' is grammatically wrong; you need the past participle.
Ist das richtig angeschlossen?
If the noun is masculine or feminine, the pronoun must agree (e.g., 'Ist er richtig angeschlossen?').
↔Alternatives
Ist das korrekt angeschlossen?
Is that correctly connected?
Ist das richtig verbunden?
Is that properly linked?
Ist das ordnungsgemäß angeschlossen?
Is that properly installed?
Cultural Tip
German speakers tend to be very direct in technical contexts, so asking 'Ist das richtig angeschlossen?' is perfectly normal and not considered impolite. In Southern Germany you might also hear 'Passt das so?' which is a more informal way of checking the connection.