What tama means
How to say “correct” in Bisaya
tama in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 4 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Kun maoy ako ang ni-pirma, masigurado unta nako nga tama ang tanan.
If I were the one who signed, I would have ensured everything was correct.
- Advanced
Ang kalibutan mao ang atong dula, diin ang mga tama ug kakulangon sa mga aktor nahimong sumbanan sa ating gisalikway.
The world is our stage, where the actors' flaws and merits become patterns of our contradictions.
- Intermediate
Importante nga makakat-on ka sa tama nga online etiquette aron dili makasakit sa uban.
It's important to learn proper online etiquette to avoid offending others.
- Intermediate
Bisan og maayo ang intensyon, kinahanglan magtuon og maayo kung unsaon ang tama nga paggamit niini.
Even with good intentions, you need to learn how to use it properly.
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Questions about tama
What does "tama" mean in English?
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Tama means correct in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "tama"?
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Tama is said ta-ma, 2 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "tama" in a sentence?
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"Tama ang imong tubag." means "Your answer is correct.".
How common is "tama" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 274 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 4 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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