A1 Expression ニュートラル

Tama ba?

Is it correct?

意味

Checking if something is right or accurate.

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文化的背景

In Manila, 'Tama ba?' is often shortened to just 'Tama?' with a rising intonation in very casual settings. Visayans speaking Tagalog might use 'Sakto ba?' more frequently as 'Sakto' is the common word for 'correct' in Cebuano. In offices, 'Tama ba?' is a tool for 'alignment.' It is used to ensure everyone is following the same KPI or project goal. Fil-Ams often use 'Correct ba?' as a hybrid form, blending English vocabulary with Tagalog syntax.

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The Nod

When you say 'Tama ba?', give a small, quick nod. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

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The 'Po' Rule

If you are over 20 and the other person is over 40, always use 'Tama po ba?'.

意味

Checking if something is right or accurate.

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The Nod

When you say 'Tama ba?', give a small, quick nod. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

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The 'Po' Rule

If you are over 20 and the other person is over 40, always use 'Tama po ba?'.

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Don't be afraid to ask

Filipinos love it when foreigners try to speak the language. Asking 'Tama ba?' shows you care about getting it right.

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Complete the sentence to ask if the price is right politely.

Sampung piso ang bayad, tama ___ ba?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: po

Adding 'po' makes the question polite and respectful.

Which phrase is best for checking if you have the right directions?

You are talking to a jeepney driver. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dito ang daan, tama po ba?

This is the most natural and polite way to confirm a location.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are 90% sure it's raining, but you want your friend to agree.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Diba?

'Diba?' is used when you expect agreement, whereas 'Tama ba?' is for genuine verification.

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3 問題
Complete the sentence to ask if the price is right politely. Fill Blank A1

Sampung piso ang bayad, tama ___ ba?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: po

Adding 'po' makes the question polite and respectful.

Which phrase is best for checking if you have the right directions? Choose A2

You are talking to a jeepney driver. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Dito ang daan, tama po ba?

This is the most natural and polite way to confirm a location.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are 90% sure it's raining, but you want your friend to agree.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Diba?

'Diba?' is used when you expect agreement, whereas 'Tama ba?' is for genuine verification.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

3 問

Yes, in informal settings, the 'ba' is often dropped, but the rising intonation must be clear.

No, it is very polite as long as you don't use a sarcastic tone.

'Tama' is everyday language; 'Wasto' is for formal documents and school.

関連フレーズ

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Diba?

similar

Right? / Isn't it?

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Wasto ba?

specialized form

Is it correct?

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Totoo ba?

similar

Is it true?

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Mali ba?

contrast

Is it wrong?

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