ठीक है
thīk hai
The Hindi phrase for "okay" is ठीक है (thīk hai).
ठीक है is a commonly used phrase that can be used to express agreement, similar to saying "OK" or to state that a situation is acceptable or fine.
Meaning: OK (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of thīk, meaning "correct" or "fine" and hai, meaning "is".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ठीक है functions as a complete sentence to mean "It is okay" or "That is fine".
How do you pronounce it?
thīk hai
Did you know?
- The word ठीक shares an ancient root with the English word 'stand'.
- In many Indian cultures, repeating ठीक है, ठीक है quickly in a conversation can signal that the speaker wants to end the discussion or move on.
- The Hindi word for 'is' है followed a similar evolution to the English word 'be' which comes from a root meaning 'to dwell'.
Examples in context
- क्या पार्टी की तैयारियाँ ठीक हैं?Are the party preparations okay?This example shows how to use ठीक है to ask if preparations are okay.Tatoeba #8864272 by aboi, translation #35650 by orcrist
- ठीक है।Okay.This example shows ठीक है used as a standalone response meaning "Okay".Tatoeba #4078435 by sabretou, translation #1391646 by enteka
- सब कुछ ठीक है।sab kuchh ṭhīk hai.Everything is okay.
Example conversation
Anjali and Vikas are discussing their plans for the afternoon.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या हम शाम को मिल सकते हैं?kyā ham śām ko mil sakte haiṃ?Can we meet in the evening?
- विकास Vikasठीक है, मैं आऊँगा।ṭhīk hai, maiṃ āūṅgā.Okay, I will come.
- अंजलि Anjaliबहुत अच्छा।bahut acchā.Very good.
- विकास Vikasमिलते हैं।milte haiṃ.See you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ठीक, है, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
