Meaning
An informal expression of agreement, approval, or acknowledging something as correct.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'सही है' is used constantly in daily life, often as a filler word to show you are listening. In urban offices, it is the standard way to acknowledge a task without sounding too formal or too distant. Used in comments to show support for a post or opinion.
Keep it short
Don't overthink the grammar. Just say 'सही है' when you agree.
Social lubricant
Use it to show you are listening during long conversations.
Meaning
An informal expression of agreement, approval, or acknowledging something as correct.
Keep it short
Don't overthink the grammar. Just say 'सही है' when you agree.
Social lubricant
Use it to show you are listening during long conversations.
Test Yourself
Which phrase expresses agreement?
Friend: 'Let's go to the park.' You: _____
'सही है' means 'that's right' or 'sounds good', which is perfect for agreeing to a plan.
Complete the sentence.
तुमने जो कहा, वह बिल्कुल _____ है।
'बिल्कुल सही' is a common collocation meaning 'absolutely correct'.
Choose the best response.
A: 'The meeting is at 10 AM.' B: _____
The first option is the only one that makes logical sense in a professional context.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You want to confirm a fact.
'सही है' is used for confirmation of facts.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesFriend: 'Let's go to the park.' You: _____
'सही है' means 'that's right' or 'sounds good', which is perfect for agreeing to a plan.
तुमने जो कहा, वह बिल्कुल _____ है।
'बिल्कुल सही' is a common collocation meaning 'absolutely correct'.
A: 'The meeting is at 10 AM.' B: _____
The first option is the only one that makes logical sense in a professional context.
You want to confirm a fact.
'सही है' is used for confirmation of facts.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt's very versatile, but avoid it in very formal or sad situations.
No, it's very friendly and common.
No, it is invariant.
Add 'बिल्कुल' (Absolutely).
Yes, in texts and informal emails.
'सही है' is about correctness; 'ठीक है' is about agreement/okayness.
Related Phrases
सही बात है
similarThat's a true point
बिल्कुल सही
builds onAbsolutely correct
ठीक है
similarOkay
