Stand corrected Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /kɝˈɛktəd/, /kɝˈɛktɪd
STAND ker-EK-tid
stˈænd/ /kəɹˈɛktɪd
STAND kuh-REK-tid
Definition
To admit that you were wrong after someone points out your mistake.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or polite conversation. Often in passive situations: 'I stand corrected.' Indicates respect for correction; rarely accusatory. Not commonly used to mean apologizing for serious mistakes, more for factual or minor errors.
Spanish: admitir un error - reconocer que uno estaba equivocadoPortuguese (BR): admitir um erro - reconhecer que estava erradoPortuguese (PT): admitir um erro - reconhecer que estava erradoChinese (Simplified): 承认错误Chinese (Traditional): 承認錯誤Hindi: ग़लती स्वीकार करनाArabic: أعترف بأنني كنت مخطئًاBengali: ভুল স্বীকার করা - সংশোধিত হওয়াRussian: признавать свою ошибку - согласиться с коррекциейJapanese: 誤りを認めるVietnamese: thừa nhận mình sai - xin sửa lạiKorean: 내가 틀렸음을 인정하다Turkish: hatalı olduğumu kabul etmekUrdu: غلطی تسلیم کرناIndonesian: mengakui kesalahan
Example Sentences
I stand corrected; the meeting is at 3 p.m., not 2 p.m.
basic
You are right. I stand corrected about the dates.
basic
If my answer is wrong, I stand corrected.
basic
Oh, I stand corrected—thanks for pointing that out!
natural
Turns out I was mistaken about the rules—I stand corrected.
natural
If that's the case, then I stand corrected and apologize.
natural