Maliin (en. Incorrect)

/maˈli.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not correct; inaccurate.
His answer was incorrect and did not match the question.
Ang kanyang sagot ay maliin at hindi tumutugma sa tanong.
Referring to an error or mistake.
In the audit, incorrect entries were found in the accounting.
Sa pag-audit, nakita ang maliin na mga entry sa accounting.

Etymology

from the root word 'mali'

Common Phrases and Expressions

misunderstanding
error in understanding or interpreting something.
maliin ang pagkakaintindi

Related Words

error
A mistake or something that is not correct.
kamalian
correction
Referring to the adjustment or improvement of an incorrect thing.
dusang

Slang Meanings

General confirmation that something is wrong or a lie.
What you're saying is wrong, that's not true!
Maliin ang sinasabi mo, hindi 'yan totoo!
Having a problem or error in what was done.
Our strategy in the game is wrong, we need a new one.
Maliin yung diskarte natin sa laro, kailangan natin ng bagong strategy.
An unusual situation or an event that seems wrong.
Oh no, the theme of this party seems wrong, there's no one here!
Naku, parang maliin ang tema ng party na 'to, wala namang tao!