Where does “OK” come from?
OK (Portuguese) comes from English OK, from English oll korrect, from English all correct — True; agreed, yes indeed.
OK (Portuguese): OK indicates acknowledgement or acceptance
Definitions
- OK indicates acknowledgement or acceptance
Ancestry of “OK”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | OK | Endorsement; approval; To approve; To confirm by... |
| 2 | English | oll korrect | All right; okay |
| 3 | English | all correct | True; agreed, yes indeed |