B1 Expression خنثی

সেটা ঠিক

সট ঠক

That is right

معنی

Confirming the accuracy of a statement.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Kolkata, 'সেটা ঠিক' is often part of an 'Adda' (intellectual chat). It's used to keep the conversation flowing without ending the debate. In Dhaka, you might hear 'ঠিক ঠিক' (repeated) to show enthusiastic agreement during a social gathering. In Bengali corporate environments, this phrase is used to 'save face.' It allows a subordinate to acknowledge a superior's point before suggesting an alternative. Agreement is often non-verbal (a side-to-side head nod) accompanied by a soft 'সেটা ঠিক' to show respect to elders.

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The 'But' Bridge

Always use 'সেটা ঠিক' before you disagree with someone. It makes you sound much more polite and sophisticated.

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Avoid 'Sahi'

Don't use the Hindi word 'Sahi' in Bengali. While understood, it sounds like you haven't learned the local language properly.

معنی

Confirming the accuracy of a statement.

🎯

The 'But' Bridge

Always use 'সেটা ঠিক' before you disagree with someone. It makes you sound much more polite and sophisticated.

⚠️

Avoid 'Sahi'

Don't use the Hindi word 'Sahi' in Bengali. While understood, it sounds like you haven't learned the local language properly.

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Nodding along

Bengalis often nod their heads side-to-side (the Indian head bobble) while saying this. It reinforces the agreement.

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Shorten it

In very casual settings with friends, just saying 'তা ঠিক' (Ta thik) makes you sound like a native speaker.

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Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: কাল বৃষ্টি হতে পারে। (It might rain tomorrow.) B: ______, আকাশ খুব মেঘলা।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: সেটা ঠিক

B is agreeing with A's observation about the clouds, so 'সেটা ঠিক' is the best fit.

Which phrase is the most emphatic (strongest) agreement?

Choose the strongest form of 'That's right':

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: সেটা একদম ঠিক

'একদম' (Ekdom) means 'completely' or 'absolutely,' making the agreement much stronger.

Respond to the statement using a concession (agreeing then adding a 'but').

Statement: 'এই ফোনটার দাম অনেক বেশি।' (This phone's price is very high.)

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: সেটা ঠিক, কিন্তু এর ক্যামেরা খুব ভালো।

This acknowledges the high price but provides a reason for it, which is a common use of the phrase.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are in a formal meeting and want to agree with your boss.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: আপনি সেটা ঠিকই বলেছেন।

Adding 'আপনি' and 'বলেছেন' makes the phrase formal and appropriate for a boss.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Thik vs. Thik Ache

সেটা ঠিক
Agreement That's true
ঠিক আছে
Acceptance Okay/Fine

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. جای خالی A2

A: কাল বৃষ্টি হতে পারে। (It might rain tomorrow.) B: ______, আকাশ খুব মেঘলা।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: সেটা ঠিক

B is agreeing with A's observation about the clouds, so 'সেটা ঠিক' is the best fit.

Which phrase is the most emphatic (strongest) agreement? Choose B1

Choose the strongest form of 'That's right':

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: সেটা একদম ঠিক

'একদম' (Ekdom) means 'completely' or 'absolutely,' making the agreement much stronger.

Respond to the statement using a concession (agreeing then adding a 'but'). dialogue_completion B1

Statement: 'এই ফোনটার দাম অনেক বেশি।' (This phone's price is very high.)

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: সেটা ঠিক, কিন্তু এর ক্যামেরা খুব ভালো।

This acknowledges the high price but provides a reason for it, which is a common use of the phrase.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Situation: You are in a formal meeting and want to agree with your boss.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: আপনি সেটা ঠিকই বলেছেন।

Adding 'আপনি' and 'বলেছেন' makes the phrase formal and appropriate for a boss.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, but it's better to say 'সেটা ঠিকই বলেছেন' (Sheta thik-i bolechen) to be more respectful.

'Ta thik' is just a more casual, contracted version. They mean the same thing.

Only if said with a sarcastic tone or if used to dismiss someone's feelings.

You say 'সেটা ঠিক নয়' (Sheta thik noy) or 'সেটা ভুল' (Sheta bhul).

Yes, 'সেটা ঠিক উত্তর' (That is the correct answer) is perfectly fine.

Yes, as a verb 'Thik kora' means to fix or decide something.

Yes, it is equally common in both regions.

Yes, in very informal settings, a single 'ঠিক' works like 'Right' in English.

Use 'একদম ঠিক' (Ekdom thik).

Not always, but it provides a clear subject for the agreement.

عبارات مرتبط

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ঠিক আছে

similar

Okay / All right

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একদম ঠিক

specialized form

Exactly right

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সঠিক

synonym

Correct / Accurate

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ভুল

contrast

Wrong / Mistake

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সহমত

synonym

Agreed / I share the opinion

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