B1 Expression Neutral

सब ठीक है ना?

Sab theek hai na?

Everything is alright, isn't it?

Meaning

Confirming if everything is satisfactory or in order.

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Cultural Background

In North India, 'सब ठीक है ना?' is often used as a standard greeting, almost replacing 'How are you?'. In corporate settings, it is a polite way to ensure no one has questions before ending a meeting.

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Intonation matters

Always raise your pitch at the end of 'ना' to signal it is a question.

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Use it to show care

Asking this shows you are observant of others' feelings.

Meaning

Confirming if everything is satisfactory or in order.

💡

Intonation matters

Always raise your pitch at the end of 'ना' to signal it is a question.

💬

Use it to show care

Asking this shows you are observant of others' feelings.

Test Yourself

Which is the most natural way to check on a friend?

Which phrase sounds best?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सब ठीक है ना?

The 'ना' adds a friendly, conversational tone perfect for checking on friends.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most natural way to check on a friend? Choose A2

Which phrase sounds best?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सब ठीक है ना?

The 'ना' adds a friendly, conversational tone perfect for checking on friends.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, it is polite and professional.

No, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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सब ठीक है

synonym

Everything is fine.

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कोई समस्या है क्या?

contrast

Is there a problem?

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