ٹھیک
ṭhīk
The English word 'true' can be translated into Urdu using ٹھیک (ṭhīk) or صحیح.
Meaning: concurring with a given set of facts (adj)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ٹھیک | ṭhīk | |
| صحیح | sahīh | /sə.ɦiː(ɦ)/ (Standard, Urdu) /sə.iː/ (colloquial) |
The phrase is used to describe something that is concurring with a given set of facts. You may also use Darasal to express the idea of 'actually' or 'in reality', and Haqeeqatan to emphasize the absoluteness of a truth. Additionally, adding the verb 'hai' to ṭhīk creates the common phrase ṭhīk hai, which is used to mean 'it is okay' or 'alright'.
Which one should you use?
While both words can mean true, صحیح is more formal and specifically implies accuracy or being factually true. For informal emphasis, you can use Bilkul sahi to mean 'absolutely right' or 'completely true'. For a way to express truth, you can use Sachi baat, which literally translates to 'true talk'.
How do you pronounce it?
ṭhīk
Did you know?
- The word ٹھیک is inherited from Ashokan Prakrit ṭhīkka, linking the modern Urdu word to an ancient Indian language used by Emperor Ashoka.
- In some regional dialects, ٹھیک can be used sarcastically to imply that something is actually wrong or suspicious, similar to saying 'sure' in English.
- Urdu speakers may use صحیح to describe a person who is 'sound' or 'healthy' in a mental or physical sense, not just a fact that is true.
Examples in context
- برعکس بھی صحیح ہے۔The opposite is also true.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the form صحیح.Tatoeba #10814963 by Roomba_Unit, translation #7589700 by DanielDaniel
- یہ بات بالکل ٹھیک ہے۔yeh baat bilkul theek hai.This statement is absolutely true.
Example conversation
Omar is checking a fact with Fatima during a study session.
- عمر Omarکیا یہ معلومات ٹھیک ہیں؟kya yeh maloomat theek hain?Is this information true?
- فاطمہ Fatimaجی ہاں، یہ بالکل ٹھیک ہے۔ji han, yeh bilkul theek hai.Yes, it is completely true.
- عمر Omarشکریہ، فاطمہ۔shukriya, Fatima.Thank you, Fatima.
- فاطمہ Fatimaکوئی بات نہیں۔koi baat nahi.You're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “true” translations and entries ٹھیک, صحیح, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries صحیح, ٹھیک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
