Meanings
In a way that is correct; accurately.
ایسے طریقے سے جو صحیح ہو؛ درست طریقے سے۔
صحیح طور پر
sahi tor par
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Common Collocations
- follow instructions correctly
- understand correctly
- respond correctly
Example Sentences
He answered the question correctly.
اس نے سوال کا درست جواب دیا۔
Us ne sawal ka durust jawab diya.
Make sure to fill out the form correctly.
یقینی بنائیں کہ فارم کو صحیح طور پر بھرنا ہے۔
Yaqini banain ke form ko sahi tor par bharnay hai.
It's important to pronounce the words correctly.
الفاظ کو صحیح طور پر ادا کرنا اہم ہے۔
Alfaaz ko sahi tor par ada karna ahem hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a checkmark (✓) which represents something done correctly.
Imagine a person ticking off tasks on a checklist.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک کر رہا ہے اپنی بات درست، مگر فن کا خیال تو سب سے بلند ہے۔
Har aik kar raha hai apni baat durust, Magar fun ka khayal to sab se buland hai.
Everyone is asserting their point correctly, But the art's consideration is the highest of all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
صحیح بات ہمیشہ فائدہ دیتی ہے۔
Sahi baat hamesha faida deti hai.
The correct word always gives benefit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "correctus" — to set right
First known use: 15th century
The word 'correctly' evolved from the Latin 'correctus' meaning 'to set right', which has influenced its modern usage in English.