ठीक है

/ʈʰiːk‿ɦɛː/
okay / alright / got it

ठीक है, मैं समझ गया।

Okay, I got it.

◆ What It Really Means
Expression of agreement, acknowledgment, or acceptance in a conversation.
Literal Meaning
It is correct.
Literal Breakdown
ठीकcorrect+हैis
◇ Mental Image
A mental nod of agreement, signaling that everything is in order or understood.
◈ When to Use
Someone asks, 'Can you finish this task by tomorrow?' You respond, 'ठीक है, मैं कर दूँगा।' (Okay, I'll do it.)
◉ Cultural Note
In Hindi-speaking cultures, 'ठीक है' is a versatile phrase used across age groups and social settings to convey agreement or acknowledgment without sounding overly formal.
informal

Used to indicate agreement, acknowledgment, or acceptance.

ठीक है, मैं कल आऊँगा।

Okay, I'll come tomorrow.

ठीक है, आपकी बात समझ आ गई।

Alright, I understand your point.

Commonly used in casual and formal contexts to signal understanding or agreement.

Pro Tip

Usage in Conversations

Use 'ठीक है' to show you're following along in a conversation or to signal agreement. It’s similar to 'okay' or 'got it' in English.

Gold Rule

Tone and Context

In formal settings, 'ठीक है' can sound slightly abrupt. Pair it with 'जी' (e.g., 'ठीक है जी') for politeness.

Word Origin

Combination of 'ठीक' (correct/right) and 'है' (is), forming a phrase expressing agreement or confirmation.

Usage Notes

Used as a conversational filler to show agreement or to move a conversation forward. Can also imply 'understood' or 'acknowledged'.

Word Breakdown

ठीक
correct/right
adjective
+
है
is
verb
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश
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