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pagtatama

act of correcting

noun pag-ta-TA-ma DERIVED Rare
Communication Expressions
Illustration of the root word "tama" (correct; right)
Illustration from root: tama

From root: tama

Usage Note

Pagtatama is the noun used for the process of fixing errors or making adjustments to reach the truth.

Examples

Beginner

" Kailangan ng pagtatama dito. "

Natural Translation

This needs correcting.

Literal Translation

Needs of correcting here.

Intermediate

" Salamat sa iyong pagtatama sa aking gawa. "

Natural Translation

Thank you for correcting my work.

Literal Translation

Thanks to your act of correcting at my work.

Advanced

" Bago isumite ang ulat, mahalaga ang masusing pagtatama ng mga pagkakamali upang hindi mapahiya ang buong koponan. "

Natural Translation

Before submitting the report, the careful correcting of mistakes is important so that the whole team won't be embarrassed.

Literal Translation

Before to-submit the report, important the careful correcting of the mistakes so-that not be-embarrassed the whole team.

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