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Pronunciation / Transliteration: koɾrekteˈmente
"Ella completó la tarea correctamente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that is correct or suitable.
"She completed the task properly, following all the guidelines." - 2
In a way that is appropriate or fitting.
"It is important to dress properly for the occasion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'properly' originates from the Middle English term 'properli', derived from the Old French 'proprement', which in turn comes from the Latin 'proprius', meaning 'one's own' or 'particular'. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify doing something in a correct or suitable manner.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Properly" is said worldwide
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correctement
Transliteration: kɔʁɛktəmɑ̃
"Elle a terminé la tâche correctement."
richtig
Transliteration: ˈʁɪçtɪç
"Sie hat die Aufgabe richtig abgeschlossen."
correttamente
Transliteration: korretːtaˈmente
"Ha completato il compito correttamente."
correctamente
Transliteration: koɾrekteˈmente
"Ella completó la tarea correctamente."
corretamente
Transliteration: koʁeˈtɐ̃mẽtʃi
"Ela completou a tarefa corretamente."
सही तरीके से
Transliteration: sahi tarike se
"उसने काम सही तरीके से पूरा किया।"
正确地
Transliteration: zhèngquè de
"她正确地完成了任务。"
올바르게
Transliteration: olbareuge
"그녀는 일을 올바르게 마쳤습니다."
正しく
Transliteration: tadashiku
"彼女は正しく仕事を終えました。"
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