Correct in Tagalog

Correct in Tagalog translates to “Tama” or “Wasto”, which can mean accurate, right, or proper. This versatile word is used both as an adjective to describe something that is right and as a verb meaning to fix or rectify errors.

Explore the complete definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below to master the usage of “correct” in everyday Tagalog conversations.

[Words] = Correct

[Definition]:
– Correct /kəˈrekt/
– Adjective 1: Free from error; accurate or true; conforming to fact or truth.
– Adjective 2: Socially proper or acceptable; conforming to approved standards of behavior.
– Verb 1: To make right or accurate; to fix or rectify errors or mistakes.

[Synonyms] = Tama, Wasto, Eksakto, Husto, Totoo, Itama, Iwasto, Ayusin

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Your answer to the math problem is correct, congratulations on solving it!
– Ex1_PH: Ang iyong sagot sa problema sa matematika ay tama, maligayang pagbati sa paglutas nito!

– Ex2_EN: Please correct the spelling errors in your essay before submitting it.
– Ex2_PH: Pakiusap na itama ang mga pagkakamali sa baybay sa iyong sanaysay bago mo ito ipasa.

– Ex3_EN: Is this the correct address for the meeting venue downtown?
– Ex3_PH: Ito ba ang tamang address para sa lugar ng pulong sa sentro ng lungsod?

– Ex4_EN: The teacher will correct all the exam papers over the weekend.
– Ex4_PH: Ang guro ay magwawasto ng lahat ng mga papel ng pagsusulit sa katapusan ng linggo.

– Ex5_EN: He always tries to maintain correct posture when sitting at his desk.
– Ex5_PH: Lagi niyang sinusubukan na mapanatili ang wastong postura kapag nakaupo sa kanyang mesa.