Akma (en. Suitable)

/ˈak.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something suitable or correct for a specific purpose.
What she has is suitable for her talents.
Ang kanya ay akma para sa kanyang mga talento.
Refers to the execution of something in accordance with the requirements or expectations.
The decision is appropriate based on these.
Ang desisyon ay akma batay sa mga ito.
Indicates that something is right or proper in a situation.
Her answer was appropriate to the question.
Akma ang kanyang sagot sa tanong.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

perfectly suitable
perfectly appropriate or fitting
akmang-akma

Related Words

fitting
Indicates a more precise context of suitability.
akmang

Slang Meanings

fits or is suitable
Does this outfit fit the occasion?
Akma ba yung damit na ito sa okasyon?
just right or correct
What you did is just right; there's nothing wrong with it.
Akma lang ang ginawa mo, wala namang masama.
spot on
This pizza is spot on for my cravings!
Swak na swak ang pizza na ito sa cravings ko!
near or not far
We're just about at the end of the month.
Akma na akma na tayo sa end of the month.
matches
Nice, the color matches our theme!
Ayos, tugma ang kulay sa tema natin!