Itama (en. To correct)

/iˈtama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to correct or change something to make it right.
I need to correct my mistake in the exam.
Kailangan kong itama ang aking pagkakamali sa pagsusulit.
To inspect something and adjust if necessary.
Correct your posture while studying.
Itama mo ang iyong postura habang nag-aaral.
To provide correct information or explanation.
It is important to correct the misinformation in the news.
Mahalaga na itama ang maling impormasyon sa balita.

Etymology

derived from the word 'tama' meaning correct or appropriate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

correct the path
To return to the right direction or right thinking.
itama ang landas
correct the mistakes
To fix or rectify wrong decisions or actions.
itama ang pagkakamali

Related Words

right
Means correct or appropriate; equivalent to 'correct' in English.
tama
correction
A process of organizing or correcting things.
pagsasaayos

Slang Meanings

Just stop, don't continue.
Just correct your mistakes.
Itama mo na lang yung mga pagkakamali mo.
Just right, nothing more, nothing less.
Just adjust the taste, don't add anything else.
Itama mo lang sa timpla, huwag magdagdag ng iba.
It's okay, go ahead.
Just fix that, no problem.
Itama mo lang yan, walang problema.