wasto
wastô with stress marks
correct; appropriate; to rectify
Usage Note
Wasto is a widely-used word meaning correct, proper, or fitting. It is used to evaluate behavior, language, dress, or actions against a standard of appropriateness. In education, it is a key classroom word for affirming correct answers. It also carries a moral sense — 'wastong pamumuhay' means a righteous or proper way of living.
Examples
" Wasto ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Your answer is correct.
Literal Translation
Correct the answer your.
" Wasto ba ang aking sagot sa tanong? "
Natural Translation
Is my answer to the question correct?
Literal Translation
Correct whether the my answer to-the question?
" Itinuro ng mga magulang ang wastong pamumuhay sa kanilang mga anak upang lumaki silang may magandang asal at takot sa Diyos. "
Natural Translation
The parents taught a proper way of living to their children so they would grow up well-mannered and God-fearing.
Literal Translation
Taught by-the parents the proper living to their children so grow-up they with good manners and fear in God.
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