oikein — meaning in English

English meaning

• bullseye noun The very center of a target, or a shot that hits it dead-center.
• correctly adv In an accurate or proper way; without error.
• pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
• properly adv In a correct, suitable, or appropriate manner.
• right adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.

Senses

oikein is used for these senses in English:

• bullseye (by extension) A response to a totally accurate statement.
• correctly In a correct manner.
• pat Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
• properly In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
• right According to fact or truth; actually; truly; really.

bullseye — full definition

1. noun The very center of a target, or a shot that hits it dead-center.
2. noun A hard, striped, peppermint-flavored boiled sweet, popular in the UK.
3. intj An exclamation used when someone hits a target exactly, or makes a completely accurate statement.

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