ठीक
theek
The Marathi word for 'okay' is ठीक (theek).
The word ठीक can be used as an adjective to mean 'fine', 'alright' or 'correct' in various contexts.
Meaning: OK (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
theek
Did you know?
- The word ठीक is an ancient term inherited from Ashokan Prakrit *ṭhīkka, meaning it was used in a similar way over two millennia ago.
- The word ठीक can function as a way to end a conversation or a negotiation, acting as a verbal seal of a deal similar to a handshake.
- To emphasize that something is perfectly okay or exactly right, Marathi speakers may double the word or add an intensifier, as the simple ठीक can sometimes sound indifferent.
Examples in context
- जास्त पिऊ नकोस, ठीक आहे?Don't drink too much, okay?This sentence shows how to use ठीक in a tag question.Tatoeba #3650469 by sabretou, translation #965572 by riccioberto
- मुलांसाठी ठीक पण मुलींसाठी नाही, असं का?Why is it okay for boys, but not for girls?This example demonstrates how ठीक is used to describe something as being okay for a specific group.Tatoeba #3142040 by sabretou, translation #2869068 by Hybrid
- ठीक चाललंय.It's going okay.This sentence illustrates using ठीक to describe how a situation is going.Tatoeba #13135048 by sabretou, translation #8790925 by shekitten
- मुंबईमध्ये गिरगाव हे ठीक आहे.Girgaon in Mumbai is good.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nilesh and Aditi are discussing a plan to meet later.
- निलेश Nileshआपण संध्याकाळी पाच वाजता भेटूया का?Aapan sandhyakali paach vaajta bhetuya ka?Shall we meet at five in the evening?
- अदिति Aditiहो, ते ठीक आहे.Ho, te thik aahe.Yes, that is okay.
- निलेश Nileshमग मी तुला तिथे फोन करतो.Mag mi tula tithe phone karto.Then I will call you there.
- अदिति Aditiठीक आहे, मी वाट बघते.Thik aahe, mi vaat baghte.Okay, I will wait.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ठीक, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
