diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4aa9ba15..f5c54533 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ K9s is available on Linux, macOS and Windows platforms.
     ```shell
     # Kubectl edit command will use this env var.
     export EDITOR=my_fav_editor
-    # Should your editor deals with streamed vs on disk files differently, also set...
+    # Should your editor deal with streamed vs on disk files differently, also set...
     export K9S_EDITOR=my_fav_editor
     ```