ठीक है
thik hai
The Marwari phrase for "ok" is ठीक है (thik hai).
ठीक है is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Which one should you use?
You can use ठीक है यार to convey a more casual and friendly tone.
How do you pronounce it?
thik hai
Did you know?
- Depending on the tone, ठीक है can be used as a rhetorical question to mean 'Are you sure?' or as a subtle way to express skepticism rather than genuine agreement.
- In Marwari, ठीक है is often accompanied by a slight side-to-side head bobble, which can signify anything from 'yes' and 'ok' to a polite acknowledgement of a request.
- In many Marwari-speaking households, instead of saying ठीक है, a younger person might simply nod and say जी to show respect to an elder.
Examples in context
- ठीक है, मैं अभी आवूँला।thik hai, main abhi aavunla.Ok, I will come now.
- सब ठीक है।sab thik hai.Everything is ok.
- ठीक है, म्हारो काम हो गयो।thik hai, mharo kaam ho gayo.Ok, my work is done.
Example conversation
Manoj and Poonam are deciding on a time to meet.
- मनोज Manojपूनम, आपण साझ ने मिलां?Poonam, aapan saajh ne mila?Poonam, shall we meet in the evening?
- पूनम Poonamठीक है, मैं आवूँला।Thik hai, main aavunla.OK, I will come.
- मनोज Manojपाँच बज्या ठीक रेवेला?Paanch bajya thik revela?Will five o'clock be alright?
- पूनम Poonamहाँ, ठीक है।Haan, thik hai.Yes, that is OK.
