tumpak
tumpák with stress marks
accurate; correct
Usage Note
Tumpak is often used as an exclamation meaning 'Exactly!' or 'Spot on!' to confirm that a statement is perfectly accurate. It is more emphatic than the everyday word 'tama' and is common in casual conversation and media.
Examples
" Tumpak ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Your answer is correct.
Literal Translation
Correct the answer your.
" Tumpak ang hula mo. "
Natural Translation
Your guess is accurate.
Literal Translation
Accurate the guess your.
" Tumpak ang sinabi mo, kaya wala na akong maidadagdag sa iyong paliwanag. "
Natural Translation
What you said is spot on, so I have nothing more to add to your explanation.
Literal Translation
Accurate the said your, so none already I can-add to your explanation.
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