ठीक है
ṭhīk hai
The English phrase 'ok' is expressed in Hindi as ठीक है (ṭhīk hai).
ठीक है is a versatile phrase used to indicate acknowledgement, acceptance or to describe a state of being. You can use it to express agreement, such as saying "OK, I will do it," or to state that something is alright, such as "I am OK."
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ठीक है literally translates to "is fine" or "is alright." The word ठीक means "fine" or "correct" and है is the verb meaning "is."
How does it change in a sentence?
When using ठीक है to ask a question, such as asking if someone is okay, the word order remains the same as it would in a statement. You simply raise your intonation at the end of the phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
ṭhīk hai
Did you know?
- The Hindi word ठीक is a distant relative of the English word 'stand'. Both can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-.
- In many Indian cultures, a slight side-to-side head tilt often accompanies ठीक है to signal agreement or acknowledgement.
- Depending on the tone, ठीक है can be used as a gentle way to end a conversation or to signal that a topic is now closed.
Examples in context
- अभी सब ठीक है।It's all OK now.This example shows the use of ठीक है to describe a current state of affairs.Tatoeba #3638813 by sabretou, translation #3413181 by CK
- क्या आप ठीक हैं?Are you OK?This example demonstrates using ठीक है to ask if someone is okay.Tatoeba #13117115 by atitarev, translation #953106 by CK
- ठीक है।OK.This example shows ठीक है used as a simple acknowledgement.Tatoeba #4078435 by sabretou, translation #2611318 by Eldad
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Aditya and Priya are planning their evening walk.
- आदित्य Adityaचलो शाम को टहलने चलते हैं।Chalo shaam ko tahalne chalte hain.Let's go for a walk in the evening.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक है, मैं तैयार रहूँगी।Thik hai, main taiyaar rahungi.Okay, I will be ready.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या हम पार्क में मिलें?Kya hum park mein milein?Shall we meet in the park?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, ठीक है।Haan, thik hai.Yes, okay.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ठीक, है, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
