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correct in Malay

benar

UK/kəˈɹɛkt/

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Australia/kəˈɹekt/

correct in Malay: benar, betul, benarkan, betulkan. In English, correct means free from error; true; accurate.

Malay words for correct

free from error
benar, betul
to make something become right that was previously wrong
benarkan, betulkan

English meaning of correct

  1. adjective Free from error; true; accurate.
  2. adjective With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
  3. adverb Correctly.
  4. interjection Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.

Full definition of correct

correct in a sentence

  • Your test was completely correct, you get 10 out of 10
  • We all agreed they'd made the correct decision.
  • Hope I spelt your name correct.

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Questions about correct in Malay

What is the meaning of correct in Malay?
Correct in Malay is benar, betul, benarkan, betulkan.
Apakah maksud correct dalam bahasa Melayu?
Correct: benar, betul, benarkan, betulkan.
What does correct mean in English?
Correct means free from error; true; accurate.

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