Bedeutung
Asking if there are any problems or concerns.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In North India, especially in Delhi and UP, you might hear 'सब खैरियत?' instead. It carries a slightly more traditional and warm tone. In modern Indian offices, 'सब ठीक है न?' is often used by managers to check on employee burnout without using HR-heavy language. Among NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), this phrase is a common way to check in on family back home during video calls, often encompassing health and safety. The phrase is a staple in Hindi cinema to signal a turning point in a scene where one character realizes another is hiding something.
The Power of 'Na'
Think of 'na' as an invitation. It invites the other person to share their feelings without you being too pushy.
Watch Your Tone
If you say it too fast or with a flat tone, it can sound like you're annoyed. Keep it slow and soft for empathy.
Bedeutung
Asking if there are any problems or concerns.
The Power of 'Na'
Think of 'na' as an invitation. It invites the other person to share their feelings without you being too pushy.
Watch Your Tone
If you say it too fast or with a flat tone, it can sound like you're annoyed. Keep it slow and soft for empathy.
Add 'To' for Depth
If you are really worried, use 'सब ठीक तो है न?' (Sab thīk to hai na?). The 'to' makes it sound much more concerned.
The 'Fine' Trap
In India, people often say 'हाँ, सब ठीक है' even if it's not. If you suspect they are lying, follow up with 'पक्का?' (Pukka? - Are you sure?).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct particle to make it a concerned question.
तुम आज बहुत परेशान लग रहे हो, सब ठीक है ___?
The particle 'न' (na) turns the statement into a tag question, which is the standard way to express concern in this phrase.
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
Situation: You see your friend crying quietly.
When someone is crying, 'सब ठीक है न?' is the most empathetic way to check on them.
Complete the dialogue.
A: (Sighs deeply and looks at the floor) B: ________?
A deep sigh is a non-verbal cue that something might be wrong, making 'सब ठीक है न?' the natural response.
Which version of the phrase sounds most empathetic and concerned?
Choose the best option:
While 'क्या सब ठीक है?' is a correct question, the version with 'न' adds a layer of empathy and seeking confirmation that is more common in close social interactions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Question vs. Check-in
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenतुम आज बहुत परेशान लग रहे हो, सब ठीक है ___?
The particle 'न' (na) turns the statement into a tag question, which is the standard way to express concern in this phrase.
Situation: You see your friend crying quietly.
When someone is crying, 'सब ठीक है न?' is the most empathetic way to check on them.
A: (Sighs deeply and looks at the floor) B: ________?
A deep sigh is a non-verbal cue that something might be wrong, making 'सब ठीक है न?' the natural response.
Choose the best option:
While 'क्या सब ठीक है?' is a correct question, the version with 'न' adds a layer of empathy and seeking confirmation that is more common in close social interactions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, if you have a friendly relationship. If the relationship is very formal, stick to 'क्या सब ठीक है?'.
In writing, it's 'न' (na). In speech, people often lengthen it to 'ना' (naa), but the short version is more common for tag questions.
'Kya haal hai?' is 'How are you?' (a greeting). 'Sab thīk hai na?' is 'Is everything okay?' (a check-in).
You can say 'नहीं, यार, थोड़ी प्रॉब्लम है' (No, friend, there's a bit of a problem).
Yes! You can ask if a car, a computer, or a plan is 'sab thīk'.
It's not better, just different. It sounds more elegant and is very common in Muslim communities and North Indian Urdu-influenced speech.
Usually, no. It follows an observation. You see something, then you ask.
'सब ठीक न?' is common in very fast, informal speech, but 'सब ठीक है न?' is more standard.
Very much so! It's a common way to check in on someone who has gone 'MIA' (Missing In Action).
Yes. If someone is acting crazy, you might ask 'सब ठीक है न?' with a skeptical look to imply they've lost their mind.
Yes, 'Sab' and 'Thīk' do not change based on gender.
While the words are A1, using it with the correct nuance and 'na' tag is a B2 skill.
Verwandte Redewendungen
सब खैरियत?
synonymIs everything well?
क्या हाल है?
similarHow are you?
कोई परेशानी?
specialized formAny trouble?
सब ठीक-ठाक है।
builds onEverything is fine and dandy.
सब कुशल मंगल?
synonymIs everything auspicious and well?
