sakto

correctadjective

Alternative meanings

correct
exact
right or fitting
enough, depending on context

Pronunciation

SAHK-toh

Root and affixes

sakto comes from eksakto, related to exact; it is used as an adjective and also as a confirming answer

Variants or conjugations

eksakto = exact
masakto = to hit the mark or turn out exact
saktong = correct or just before a noun

Related words and expressions

husto = right, enough, appropriate
tinuod = true
sayop = incorrect, mistake

Meaning and usage notes

Sakto is very common for correct, exact, or appropriate. It can also mean enough, as in sakto na, that is enough.