Ditumpak (en. Correct)

/di'tumpak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The word 'ditumpak' means having the correct or appropriate response to a specific situation.
In the end, his answer was correct and suited the question.
Sa huli, ang kanyang sagot ay ditumpak at umangkop sa tanong.
It can also mean being aligned or corresponding to a desired point or idea.
His explanation was correct in the context of our discussion.
Ang kanyang paliwanag ay ditumpak sa konteksto ng ating talakayan.
It expresses precision in a particular task or action.
You need to be precise in your measurements while cooking.
Kailangan mong maging ditumpak sa iyong mga sukat sa pagluluto.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tumpak' meaning 'correct' or 'precise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

correct answer
right answer to a question.
ditumpak na sagot
accurate information
information that is true and exact.
ditumpak na impormasyon

Related Words

precise
having exact data or information.
tumpak
correct
conforming to the right standards or laws.
wasto

Slang Meanings

Blocked or halted
Due to the heavy rain, our trip to Baguio was ditumpak.
Dahil sa malakas na ulan, ditumpak ang biyahe namin papuntang Baguio.
Just can't move
Because of the traffic, we were ditumpak on the road for an hour.
Dahil sa traffic, ditumpak kami sa kalsada ng isang oras.