eksaktong-eksakto
perfectly exact
From root: eksakto
Usage Note
Eksaktong-eksakto emphasizes that something is an absolute perfect fit or calculation. It is often used to express satisfaction with a result.
Examples
" Eksaktong-eksakto ang oras. "
Natural Translation
The time is perfectly exact.
Literal Translation
Perfectly-exact the time.
" Eksaktong-eksakto ang sukat nito. "
Natural Translation
This measurement is perfectly exact.
Literal Translation
Perfectly-exact the measurement of this.
" Eksaktong-eksakto ang dami ng pera na iniambag namin, kaya hindi kami nahirapan sa pagbabalanse ng libro. "
Natural Translation
The amount of money we contributed came out perfectly exact, so we had no trouble balancing the books.
Literal Translation
Perfectly-exact the amount of money that contributed we, so not we had-difficulty in balancing of book.
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