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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔˈʁɛkt
"Bitte füllen Sie das Formular korrekt aus."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that is accurate, true, or free from error; properly.
"Make sure you fill out all the forms correctly before submitting them." - 2
In accordance with what is socially or morally acceptable; properly.
"He behaved correctly throughout the entire formal ceremony."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective correct, originating from Middle French correct, which comes from the Latin correctus, past participle of corrigere meaning 'to make straight or right'. The adverbial suffix -ly is added to form terms indicating manner, developing its modern usage by the late 16th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Correctly" is said worldwide
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correctement
Transliteration: kok.ʁɛkt.mɑ̃
"Veuillez répondre correctement à toutes les questions."
korrekt
Transliteration: kɔˈʁɛkt
"Bitte füllen Sie das Formular korrekt aus."
correttamente
Transliteration: kor.ret.taˈmen.te
"L'esercizio è stato risolto correttamente."
correctamente
Transliteration: ko.rek.taˈmen.te
"Por favor, siga las instrucciones correctamente."
corretamente
Transliteration: ku.ʁe.taˈmẽ.tʃi
"O programa funcionou corretamente após a atualização."
सही ढंग से
Transliteration: sahī ḍhang se
"कृपया सभी निर्देशों को सही ढंग से समझें।"
正确地
Transliteration: zhèng què de
"请确保正确地拼写你的名字。"
올바르게
Transliteration: ol-ba-reu-ge
"질문에 올바르게 대답해 주세요."
正しく
Transliteration: tadashiku
"この機械を正しく操作してください。"
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