diff --git a/Make-common.dist b/Make-common.dist
index 99dd864dac..00f8813a83 100644
--- a/Make-common.dist
+++ b/Make-common.dist
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 #
 # Note:  Some make(1) programs do not understand the FOO?=BAR syntax.
 #
-# On some systems, special care should be taken to ensure all variables
+# On such systems, special care should be taken to ensure all variables
 # are properly defined.
 #