rektipika
rektipíka with stress marks
rectify
Usage Note
Rektipika is a formal Spanish-derived verb meaning to correct or set right an error, used in legal, technical, and administrative language. In everyday speech, more colloquial alternatives such as 'itama' or 'ayusin' are strongly preferred.
Examples
" Rektipika natin ang mali. "
Natural Translation
Let's rectify the mistake.
Literal Translation
Rectify we the mistake.
" Kailangan natin rektipika ang ating mali. "
Natural Translation
We need to rectify our mistake.
Literal Translation
Needed we rectify the our mistake.
" Inutusan ng hukom ang klerk na rektipika ang maling petsa na nakasaad sa opisyal na rekord. "
Natural Translation
The judge ordered the clerk to rectify the wrong date stated in the official record.
Literal Translation
Ordered by-the judge the clerk to rectify the wrong date that stated in official record.
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