Signification
Confirming accuracy.
Contexte culturel
When a guest says 'Yeh theek hai' about food, a host will often assume they are being modest and offer more. It's a polite baseline, not necessarily a sign of being finished. In bazaars, 'Theek hai' is the final word that seals a deal. Until you say it, the price is still being negotiated. A subordinate might say 'Ji theek hai' (Yes, okay) to a boss to show obedience, even if they have concerns. It's a way of showing respect (Adab). Often followed by 'InshaAllah' (If God wills) in Pakistan, as in 'Theek hai, InshaAllah,' implying that the agreement is subject to divine approval.
The 'Nod' Alternative
In Pakistan, a slight side-to-side head bobble often accompanies 'Theek hai'. It means 'I hear you and I agree'.
Don't be too 'Theek'
If you say 'Theek hai' too much in a row, you might sound like you're not listening or are bored.
Signification
Confirming accuracy.
The 'Nod' Alternative
In Pakistan, a slight side-to-side head bobble often accompanies 'Theek hai'. It means 'I hear you and I agree'.
Don't be too 'Theek'
If you say 'Theek hai' too much in a row, you might sound like you're not listening or are bored.
The 'Ji' Factor
Add 'Ji' at the beginning ('Ji theek hai') to sound much more polite and respectful.
The Sarcastic Theek
A very slow 'Theeeek hai' can mean 'I don't believe you'—just like in English!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'This is correct.'
یہ ______ ہے۔
'Theek' is the word for correct/okay.
Match the situation to the best use of 'Yeh theek hai'.
You are at a tailor and he shows you the length of your sleeve.
It is used to confirm that a measurement or state is correct.
Which of these means 'Is this okay?'
Choose the correct question form:
In Urdu, you can use 'Kya' or just rising intonation to form a question.
Complete the dialogue.
A: کل چھٹی ہے۔ (Tomorrow is a holiday.) B: _________، ہم پرسوں ملیں گے۔
'Theek hai' is the natural way to acknowledge the information and move to the next plan.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
The Many Faces of 'Theek'
Accuracy
- • Math answers
- • Addresses
- • Dates
Agreement
- • Meeting times
- • Prices
- • Plans
Health
- • Feeling good
- • Recovered
- • Stable
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesیہ ______ ہے۔
'Theek' is the word for correct/okay.
You are at a tailor and he shows you the length of your sleeve.
It is used to confirm that a measurement or state is correct.
Choose the correct question form:
In Urdu, you can use 'Kya' or just rising intonation to form a question.
A: کل چھٹی ہے۔ (Tomorrow is a holiday.) B: _________، ہم پرسوں ملیں گے۔
'Theek hai' is the natural way to acknowledge the information and move to the next plan.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is often used as a synonym for 'Ji haan' (Yes) when agreeing to a proposal.
'Sahi' means 'correct' or 'true'. 'Theek' is broader and can also mean 'okay' or 'well'.
Say 'Yeh theek nahi hai'.
Yes, but you must change the verb: 'Main theek hoon' (I am well).
It's okay, but 'Ji, durust hai' or 'Ji, bilkul' sounds more professional.
It means 'So-so' or 'Fine'. It's a very common response to 'How are you?'.
It's a conversational filler, similar to 'Right?' or 'You know?' in English.
Yes, 'Aap ka jawab theek hai' means 'Your answer is correct'.
No, it's a hard, aspirated 'T' with the tongue curled back. It's much sharper than the 'th' in 'think'.
Sometimes! People say 'Theek ہے، پھر ملیں گے' (Okay, see you later) to end a call.
Expressions liées
صحیح ہے
synonymThat's right / Correct
درست ہے
specialized formIt is accurate
ٹھیک ٹھاک
similarSo-so / Fine
بالکل ٹھیک
builds onPerfectly fine / Absolutely correct
مناسب ہے
similarIt is appropriate
