Knowing how to tell someone they were correct or right may be difficult, especially if you were wrong in the situation. This article will go over how to use ‘you are correct” and “you are right”.
You can indeed use “you are correct” in the place of “you are right”. Both phrases can be used easily to let someone know that they were correct or right. “You are correct” is more formal while “you are right” is more informal.
“You are correct” is more formal, but there is no need to avoid it. “You are right” is a much more casual phrase. However, both of these phrases can be used despite whatever the situation may be.
What Does “You Are Correct” Mean?
“You are correct” is a phrase used to announce to another person they were right about something. You do not have to be in the wrong in order to state someone is correct. They may have gotten an answer right or come to you with a question.
Using the phrase “you are correct” can be an easy way to let someone know that they got a correct answer, had the right idea, or were correct about something in a debate. It can be used in more formal and important settings, but there is no need for it to only be used formally.
Below are some great examples on how “you are correct’ can be used in a sentence.
- You are correct in answering that an angler fish can be over three feet long.
- You are completely correct to show me these discrepancies in our finances.
- I can’t believe that you were correct about Stephanie being such a jerk.
- You are correct in your decision to let me know what’s been going on.
- I hate to admit it, but you are correct and a hotdog is technically a taco.
What Does “You Are Right” Mean?
The phrase “you are right” is used to let another person know that they were correct about something. This could be from an argument you were having, answering a question they had, or letting them know they got an answer or solution to something right.
The phrase “you are right” is a more casual phrase used more often as a result. This phrase is not confined to casual and informal settings but can be used in important or formal conversations while still being appropriate.
Some references have been provided for you to see how “you are right” can be used in a sentence.
- You are right that my client was not home last night, but she was not alone.
- You are right and have won yourself a free trip to Ohio!
- I can’t believe that you are right about it being more cost-effective to house the homeless.
- You are right in stating the correlation between the vaccine and increased heart attacks.
- You think you are always right and that you’re never wrong.
How Prevalent Is The Use Of “You Are Correct” And “You Are Right”?
The use of the phrase “you are right” has always far outweighed the use of the phrase “you are correct”. This can easily be seen in this graph provided by Google Ngram Viewer which compares the usages of the two words side by side.
Recently at the start of the 2000s, the use of “you are right” has tripled while “you are correct” has maintained its low, but consistent, usage during this time.
Can “That Is Correct” Be Used Instead Of “You Are Correct” Or “You Are Right”?
“That is correct” can safely be used instead of “you are correct” and instead of “you are right”. This is due to the fact that you do not have to personally address a person each time you want to tell them they are correct.
Here are a few examples of how “that is correct” can be used.
- That is correct, but you could be nicer.
- That is correct that she was not present.
- He’s allergic to peanuts, is that correct?
- Sally, you already know that is correct.
- That is correct that orange is a secondary color.
You Are Correct – Synonyms
Provided below are some synonyms for “you are correct”.
- You Got It
- That’s Accurate
- Exactly
- Great Answer
- That’s An Appropriate Answer
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#1
I’m trying to re-learn tagalog so I’m doing this by learning phrases by phrases. What’s the most common thing people say when someone has answered a question correctly?
I suppose the English equivalent would be «you’re right» or «you are correct». Can I simply say «Oo» in Tagalog or is there a more better or specific way of saying this?
Thanks.
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I’m trying to re-learn tagalog so I’m doing this by learning phrases by phrases. What’s the most common thing people say when someone has answered a question correctly?
I suppose the English equivalent would be «you’re right» or «you are correct». Can I simply say «Oo» in Tagalog or is there a more better or specific way of saying this?
Thanks.
«You are correct» translates to Ikaw ay tama or Tama ka. However, the choice of expression varies between different situations. An acceptable alternative is Tama «Correct». Oo translates to «Yes», and can be substituted for Tama only in certain instances, much the same as «Correct» and «Yes» are not entirely interchangeable.
NB: Tama has two different pronunciations, with different meanings: «correct» and «hit».
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#3
In Tagalog we say Tama ka. Or you may also drop the ka(you) and just say Tama!(Correct!).
Or if you want, just pronounce ‘correct’ the Tagalog way, Korek ka jan. ‘jan’ or its other spelling ‘dyan’, means ‘there’ which in this context is referring to the answer provided.
I hope you learned something.
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A very colloquial way of stating it is »Tumpak na kasagutan.» This was presumably started by lunchtime TV hosts and it made it with the audience big time.
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A very colloquial way of stating it is »Tumpak na kasagutan.» This was presumably started by lunchtime TV hosts and it made it with the audience big time.
I just heard one saying this from a noon time game show.
Ang tumpak na kasagutan ay…(short pause) letter A!(The correct answer is… letter A!)
Tama ang sagot mo.(Your answer is correct.)
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Isn’t there another word in Tagalog for correct which I think is «wasto» ? I usually never hear it being used though compared to tama (most used) and tumpak (used mostly in Filipino game shows).
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Yes, there is also this word «wasto». It also means «correct» but it is rarely used on ordinary or informal conversations.
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What are the verb conjugation forms for correct in Tagalog? I think some of them are mag-tama, itama, mag-wasto, wastuin, ikorek. I think tumama and tumaan mean to be hit though I’m not sure if the pronounciation differs from the tama that means correct.
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What are the verb conjugation forms for correct in Tagalog? I think some of them are mag-tama, itama, mag-wasto, wastuin, ikorek. I think tumama and tumaan mean to be hit though I’m not sure if the pronounciation differs from the tama that means correct.
There is no such word as tumaan and wastuin.
Just like the other Tagalog verbs, there are a lot of ways to conjugate «correct» as a verb. As you know, another reason for that aside from the tense is the focus of the sentence, whether the verb is actor or object focus. I cannot give you a complete list, but I can check if your conjugation is correct. Moreover, the use of «tama» as a verb does not always mean «correct».
For example:
Nagtama ang kanilang mga mata. ( Their eyes met.)
Itinama ng titser ang sagot sa unang tanong. ( The teacher corrected the answer on the first question. )
Tumama ang kanyang ulo sa sahig. (His head hit the floor.)
Again, «wasto» is seldom used as a verb, though it can also conjugate as in iwasto, iwinasto, iwinawasto. The reason is that wasto is only more commonly used as an adverb/adjective.
Example:
pagkain ng wasto = pagkain ng tama = eating adequately
wastong edad = tamang edad = rightful/legal age
wastong pagluluto = tamang pagluluto = correct way of cooking
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Table Of Contents:
- Correctly as an Adverb
- Definitions of «Correctly» as an adverb
- Synonyms of «Correctly» as an adverb (16 Words)
- Usage Examples of «Correctly» as an adverb
- Associations of «Correctly» (30 Words)
The synonyms of “Correctly” are: aright, right, accurately, rightly, faithfully, precisely, exactly, faultlessly, flawlessly, perfectly, properly, decently, suitably, fittingly, appropriately, aptly
Correctly as an Adverb
Definitions of «Correctly» as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “correctly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- In an accurate manner.
- In a way that is socially acceptable; properly.
- In a way that is true, factual or appropriate; accurately.
Synonyms of «Correctly» as an adverb (16 Words)
| accurately | Strictly correctly. We are simply unable to predict long term trends accurately. |
| appropriately | In an appropriate manner. Volunteers need to be approachable calm and able to respond appropriately. |
| aptly | In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. America s aptly named Sunshine State. |
| aright | Correctly; properly. I wondered if I d heard aright. |
| decently | To a fair and appropriate degree; fittingly. Parents can teach their children how to behave decently. |
| exactly | Indicating exactness or preciseness. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do. |
| faithfully | In a faithful manner. He swore that he would serve the king faithfully. |
| faultlessly | Without a fault; in a faultless manner. |
| fittingly | In a way that is suitable or appropriate under the circumstances. Perhaps fittingly Scotland has its share of outdoor clothing firms. |
| flawlessly | In a manner free from imperfections or defects; perfectly. The gymnast landed flawlessly. |
| perfectly | Used for emphasis, especially in order to assert something that has been challenged or doubted. The ring fitted perfectly. |
| precisely | In exact terms; without vagueness. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do. |
| properly | Appropriately for the circumstances; suitably or respectably. Ensuring the work is carried out properly. |
| right | In the right manner. I ll be right back. |
| rightly | With good reason. If I remember rightly she never gives interviews. |
| suitably | To a degree that is expected or appropriate in the circumstances. I looked suitably horrified. |
Usage Examples of «Correctly» as an adverb
- The flower had been correctly depicted by his son.
- She correctly answered eight questions.
- She had acted correctly.
Associations of «Correctly» (30 Words)
| accurate | Of an instrument or method capable of giving accurate information. A player who can deliver long accurate passes to the wingers. |
| accurately | In a way that is correct in all details; exactly. Every single vote was accurately counted. |
| conspicuously | In a way that attracts notice or attention. One important voice has been conspicuously absent. |
| correct | Socially right or correct. The stock market corrected. |
| defined | Having a definite outline or specification; precisely marked or stated. Hills defined against the evening sky. |
| distinct | Constituting a separate entity or part. A distinct smell of nicotine. |
| distinctly | To a distinct degree. He looked distinctly uncomfortable. |
| exact | Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. The exact details were still being worked out. |
| exactitude | The quality of being precise or accurate. It is not possible to say with any scientific exactitude what a dream means. |
| exactly | Used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do. |
| just | Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. |
| justly | In a way that is well founded; justifiably. We can justly be proud of our achievements. |
| justness | Conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety. It was performed with justness and beauty. |
| literally | Used for emphasis while not being literally true. I was literally blown away by the response I got. |
| marked | Strongly marked easily noticeable. A marked man. |
| obviously | Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. The answer is obviously wrong. |
| pinpoint | Locate exactly. It is difficult to pinpoint the source of his life s inspiration. |
| precise | Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. A precise image. |
| precisely | Indicating exactness or preciseness. Kids will love it precisely because it will irritate their parents. |
| pronounced | Strongly marked; easily noticeable. A pronounced flavor of cinnamon. |
| reliably | In a faithful manner. Few of these paintings can be reliably dated. |
| righteous | (of a person) morally good; virtuous. The prayer of a righteous man availeth much. |
| rightly | With good reason. The delicious cuisine for which her country was rightly famous. |
| rightness | The quality or state of being true or correct as a fact. They are convinced of the rightness of their theories. |
| scrupulous | Very concerned to avoid doing wrong. The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. |
| specifically | In a way that relates to species. The problem was specifically mentioned in the report. |
| sure | Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. Wood dust is a sure sign of termites. |
| truly | To the fullest degree; genuinely or properly. She was now truly American. |
| veracious | Habitually speaking the truth. A veracious witness. |
| verbatim | In exactly the same words as were used originally. Subjects were instructed to recall the passage verbatim. |