Right side up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəp
RYT-SYD-UHP
ɹˈaɪt/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈʌp
RYT-SYD-UP
Definition
When something is positioned so that its correct or intended side is facing upward; not upside down.
Usage & Nuances
'Right side up' is commonly used for objects that have a clear correct orientation, like books, containers, or clothes. It's the opposite of 'upside down.' Often used in instructions or when fixing something that's been turned the wrong way.
Spanish: del derechoPortuguese (BR): de cabeça para cimaPortuguese (PT): com o lado certo para cimaChinese (Simplified): 正面朝上Chinese (Traditional): 正面朝上Hindi: सीधा (सही ओर ऊपर)Arabic: بالجانب الصحيح للأعلىBengali: সোজা - উল্টো নয়Russian: правильной стороной вверхJapanese: 正しい向きで - 上下正しくVietnamese: đúng chiều - để đúng chiềuKorean: 제대로 놓인 - 똑바로 놓인Turkish: doğru tarafı yukarıUrdu: سیدھی طرف اوپرIndonesian: bagian atas yang benar - posisi benar
Example Sentences
Please place the box right side up.
basic
Is this picture right side up?
basic
Make sure your shirt is right side up before wearing it.
basic
Oops, the instructions were upside down—now they're finally right side up.
natural
You hung the poster the wrong way—turn it right side up.
natural
After shaking the bottle, check if it's still right side up.
natural