Signification
Indicating that things are under control.
Contexte culturel
In many Marathi households, complaining is discouraged. 'सर्व काही ठीक आहे' is often a badge of honor, showing one can handle life's ups and downs without fuss. The Bollywood movie '3 Idiots' made the phrase 'All is Well' a national mantra. In Maharashtra, the translated version 'सर्व काही ठीक आहे' became a popular way to mock-reassure friends during exams. In the fast-paced business world of Mumbai, this phrase is used to quickly signal that there are no 'blockers' in a workflow. In rural Maharashtra, if you ask a farmer about the crops, they might say 'सर्व काही ठीक आहे' as a way of expressing faith in the monsoon and God.
The Nod
When saying this phrase, a slight, slow vertical nod adds a lot of cultural authenticity and sincerity.
Don't Overuse
If you say it too many times in a row, it might sound like you are hiding something!
Signification
Indicating that things are under control.
The Nod
When saying this phrase, a slight, slow vertical nod adds a lot of cultural authenticity and sincerity.
Don't Overuse
If you say it too many times in a row, it might sound like you are hiding something!
Add 'आता'
Adding 'आता' (now) at the beginning—'आता सर्व काही ठीक आहे'—makes you sound like a native speaker who has just solved a problem.
The Meme
Mentioning 'सगळं ओक्के मध्ये आहे' (Sagal okke madhe aahe) will instantly make Marathi speakers laugh and think you are very 'in' with the culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to complete the reassurance.
काळजी करू नकोस, सर्व काही ___ आहे.
'ठीक' is the idiomatic choice for this phrase.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Your boss asks about the project status.
This phrase is perfect for professional status updates.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Amit: अरे, तुझा अपघात झाला असं ऐकलं! तू बरा आहेस ना? Rahul: काळजी नको, मला जास्त लागलं नाही. _________.
Rahul is reassuring Amit that despite the accident, he is okay.
Which of these is the most formal version of the phrase?
Choose the formal variation.
'व्यवस्थित' adds a layer of formal 'orderliness' to the phrase.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकाळजी करू नकोस, सर्व काही ___ आहे.
'ठीक' is the idiomatic choice for this phrase.
Your boss asks about the project status.
This phrase is perfect for professional status updates.
Amit: अरे, तुझा अपघात झाला असं ऐकलं! तू बरा आहेस ना? Rahul: काळजी नको, मला जास्त लागलं नाही. _________.
Rahul is reassuring Amit that despite the accident, he is okay.
Choose the formal variation.
'व्यवस्थित' adds a layer of formal 'orderliness' to the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or a stranger.
Yes, but 'ठीक आहे' usually means 'Okay' (agreement), while 'सर्व काही ठीक आहे' means 'Everything is fine' (status).
'सर्व' is slightly more formal/literary, while 'सगळं' is more common in daily conversation.
Just add a question mark tone: 'सर्व काही ठीक आहे?'
No, for people use 'ते ठीक आहेत' (They are fine). 'सर्व काही' refers to things/situations.
Yes, it's very common in Marathi cinema, especially in family dramas and comedies.
Use 'सर्व काही ठीक होते' (Sarva kahi thik hote).
Say 'सर्व काही ठीक नाही' (Sarva kahi thik nahi).
It's a loanword from Hindustani, but it's been part of Marathi for centuries.
Yes, it's a polite way to confirm that a project or meeting is on track.
Only if your tone is very sharp. Usually, it's taken as a sincere reassurance.
Using 'आहेस' instead of 'आहे'. Remember, 'everything' is a singular concept in this phrase.
Say 'सर्व काही ठीक होईल' (Sarva kahi thik hoil).
Yes, 'सगळं ठीक' (Sagal thik) is often used in texting.
Expressions liées
सगळं ठीक आहे
synonymEverything is fine (informal)
सर्व काही व्यवस्थित आहे
specialized formEverything is in order
काळजी नसावी
builds onNo need to worry
मजेत आहे
similarI am in fun/joy
