Significado
Asking about the general situation.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistan, asking 'Sab theek hai?' is often followed by 'Allah ka shukr' (Thanks to God). It is considered polite to ask about the family (Ghar baar) even if you don't know them well. In cities like Lucknow or Hyderabad, the phrase might be used with more formal vocabulary like 'Mizaj shareef?' (How is your noble mood?), but 'Sab theek hai?' remains the common tongue. On WhatsApp, 'Sab theek?' is a very common way to re-engage a friend you haven't spoken to in a few days. It's low-pressure and friendly. In South Asian offices, managers often use this phrase to check on employees' stress levels without being too direct about performance.
The Power of the Nod
When asking 'Sab theek hai?', a small tilt of the head or a nod makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse 'Kya'
While 'Kya sab theek hai?' is correct, saying it every time sounds a bit like a textbook. Just use the intonation!
Significado
Asking about the general situation.
The Power of the Nod
When asking 'Sab theek hai?', a small tilt of the head or a nod makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse 'Kya'
While 'Kya sab theek hai?' is correct, saying it every time sounds a bit like a textbook. Just use the intonation!
The 'Bas' Response
If someone answers 'Bas, theek hai...', they usually mean things are just okay. This is your cue to ask 'Kyun, kya hua?' (Why, what happened?).
Religious Context
Expect 'Alhamdulillah' or 'Allah ka shukr' as an answer. It's the most common response in Pakistan.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to ask if everything is okay.
سب ______ ہے؟
'Theek' means okay. The full phrase is 'Sab theek hai?'.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'Sab theek hai?'
You see your friend looking worried at a cafe.
The phrase is used to check on someone's well-being when they look troubled.
Complete the dialogue.
A: السلام علیکم! B: وعلیکم السلام! A: گھر میں ________؟
Asking 'Ghar mein sab theek hai?' is a common way to ask about someone's family.
Choose the correct translation for 'Is everything okay at work?'
Is everything okay at work?
'Kaam' means work, and 'mein' means in/at.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Theek vs. Khairiyat
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosسب ______ ہے؟
'Theek' means okay. The full phrase is 'Sab theek hai?'.
You see your friend looking worried at a cafe.
The phrase is used to check on someone's well-being when they look troubled.
A: السلام علیکم! B: وعلیکم السلام! A: گھر میں ________؟
Asking 'Ghar mein sab theek hai?' is a common way to ask about someone's family.
Is everything okay at work?
'Kaam' means work, and 'mein' means in/at.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is perfectly acceptable and shows you are a caring team member.
'Theek' is 'okay/well', while 'Sahi' is 'correct/right'. You ask 'Sab theek hai?' but you say 'Aap sahi hain' (You are right).
Use 'hai' (singular) for the general situation. Use 'hain' (plural) if you are specifically asking about multiple people.
The most common answer is 'Ji haan, sab ٹھیک ہے' (Yes, everything is okay).
Yes, this phrase is identical in Hindi and Urdu, making it doubly useful!
Yes, if you fixed a car, you can ask 'Ab sab ٹھیک ہے؟' (Is everything okay now?).
It is neutral. It works in almost any setting.
It's a more casual, rhythmic version of 'theek'.
'Khairiyat' is more formal and has a slightly more elegant, literary feel.
No, for that you say 'Main ٹھیک ہوں'.
Frases relacionadas
کیا حال ہے؟
similarHow are you?
خیریت ہے؟
synonymIs everything well?
سب ٹھیک ٹھاک
specialized formEverything is perfectly fine.
کوئی مسئلہ؟
contrastAny problem?
سب سیٹ ہے
similarEverything is set/good.
