From root: tama
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinama
i-ti-na-MA
corrected
Present (Incomplete)
itinatama
i-ti-na-ta-MA
is correcting
Future (Contemplated)
itatama
i-ta-ta-MA
will correct
Usage Note
Itama is used when rectifying a mistake or adjusting something to its correct position or state. It is an object-focus verb, meaning the emphasis is on the specific thing being corrected rather than the person performing the action.
Examples
" Itama mo ang mali. "
Natural Translation
Correct the mistake.
Literal Translation
Correct you the mistake.
" Kailangan mong itama ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to correct your answer.
Literal Translation
Need you correct the answer your.
" Kung may makitang pagkakamali sa ulat, itama mo agad ito bago pa ito makarating sa mga awtoridad. "
Natural Translation
If you find an error in the report, correct it right away before it reaches the authorities.
Literal Translation
If have see-of mistake in report, correct you immediately this before yet this reach to plural authority.
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