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Theek hai in English: Okay (ठीक है)
Okay
Hindi (Devanagari)
ठीक है
Hindi (English letters)
theek hai
ठीक है (theek hai) can be expressed as “Okay” in English. For example: “We'll meet at seven, okay?”
“theek hai” kehna ho, to English mein “Okay” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Confirming a time
We'll meet at seven, okay?
सात बजे मिलते हैं, ठीक है?
saat baje milte hain, theek hai?
How to pronounce “Okay”
Say it in English
oh-KAY
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Okay: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Okay | ठीक है theek hai The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| We'll meet at seven, okay? | सात बजे मिलते हैं, ठीक है? saat baje milte hain, theek hai? Confirming a time | Confirming a time |
| Okay, you can help me. | ठीक है, आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं। theek hai, aap meri madad kar sakte hain. Accepting help | Accepting help |
“Okay” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “Okay” in English sentences
1. Confirming a time
We'll meet at seven, okay?
सात बजे मिलते हैं, ठीक है?
saat baje milte hain, theek hai?
2. Accepting help
Okay, you can help me.
ठीक है, आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं।
theek hai, aap meri madad kar sakte hain.
3. Ending a small issue
Everything is okay now — don't worry.
अब सब ठीक है, चिंता छोड़िए।
ab sab theek hai, chinta chhoriye.
Common mistakes with “Okay”
Instead of
We will to meet at seven, okay?
Say this
We'll meet at seven, okay?
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Okay, you can to help me.
Say this
Okay, you can help me.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Deciding when to leave for the station
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we leave at six, okay?
Show Hindi meaning
हम छह बजकर निकलें, ठीक है?
ham chhah bajkar niklen, theek hai?
You
Okay. I'll get the bag ready.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, मैं बैग तैयार कर लेता हूँ।
theek hai, main bag taiyaar kar leta hoon.
Partner
Should we take water too?
Show Hindi meaning
पानी भी ले लें?
paani bhi le len?
You
Yes, okay.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ठीक है जी।
haan, theek hai ji.
Your turn: use “Okay”
Say this in English: ठीक है, आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं। (theek hai, aap meri madad kar sakte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Okay, you can help me.
ठीक है, आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं।
theek hai, aap meri madad kar sakte hain.
Compare your word order with “Okay, you can help me.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Okay” in English
Theek hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ठीक है (theek hai) can be expressed as “Okay” in English. For example: “We'll meet at seven, okay?”
What does “Okay” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Okay” means ठीक है (theek hai). The sentence “We'll meet at seven, okay?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Okay” in a sentence?
Okay, you can help me. Hindi meaning: ठीक है, आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं। (theek hai, aap meri madad kar sakte hain.). “Okay” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “Okay”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
