tama
tamà with stress marks
correct; right
Usage Note
Tama is the standard response used to confirm something is correct or to express agreement. You can add "po" for politeness when speaking to elders, or use "Tama nga" for emphasis to show that a statement is indeed right.
Examples
" Tama ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Your answer is correct.
Literal Translation
Correct the answer your.
" Tama ang iyong desisyon. "
Natural Translation
Your decision is correct.
Literal Translation
Right the your decision.
" Tama ka nga, dapat tayong umalis nang maaga para hindi maabutan ng trapik. "
Natural Translation
You're right, we should leave early so we don't get caught in traffic.
Literal Translation
Right you indeed, should we-to leave early so not get-caught of traffic.
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