okay
gb/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/ us/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
A1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
interjection
A1
action
1
Used to agree or accept
You say this when you agree or understand.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'okay' as an adjective with 'okay' as an interjection; here it does not describe a quality but signals agreement.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
alright (Slightly more informal in some regions but generally interchangeable.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
no (Directly expresses refusal or disagreement.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
okay then
|okay, sure
|okay, fine
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- "Okay, let's start the meeting now."
- "Okay, I understand what you mean."
- "If you don't want to go, okay, we can stay home."
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Okay, I will help you.
- Okay, I understand.
- Okay, let's eat now.
adjective
A1
property
2
Satisfactory but not excellent
Good enough, but not very good.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is okay
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse 'okay' instead of more precise adjectives like 'good', 'bad', 'great'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
fine (Similar meaning; often slightly more positive in tone.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unacceptable (Means not good enough or not allowed.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
feel okay
|look okay
|it's okay
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The food was okay, but not great.
- Is it okay if I open the window?
- Your exam result is okay; you passed.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The movie was okay.
- It is okay to sit here.
- I feel okay today.
adverb
A2
property
3
In a satisfactory way
Well enough; without problems.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] did [something] okay
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse 'okay' as an adverb with 'ok' as an abbreviation for 'okay'. Both are acceptable but style may differ.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
well enough (Implies adequacy rather than excellence.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
badly (Implies poor quality or performance.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
doing okay
|turned out okay
|went okay
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She did okay on the test.
- Everything went okay at the party.
- I think I'm doing okay at work.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He sings okay.
- The day went okay.
- I am doing okay.
வினைச்சொல்
informal
B1
action
4
Approve or give permission for something
To say yes to a plan or request.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to okay [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may mistakenly use 'okay' as a verb in very formal writing where 'approve' would be more appropriate.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
approve (More formal and used in official contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
reject (Means to refuse to accept or approve something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
okay a request
|okay the plan
|okay the changes
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The manager okayed the budget for next year.
- They okayed my vacation request.
- The teacher okayed the project idea.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- My boss okayed my leave.
- She okayed the trip.
- He okayed our plan.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
okay
IPA
GB/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
US/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
okay (1 அசை)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: okay
Verb
- Base: okay
- 3rd Person Singular: o.k.'s, ok's, okays
- Present Participle: o.k.'ing, ok'ing, okaying
- Past: o.k.'d, ok'd, okayed
- Past Participle: o.k.'d, ok'd
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
o.k.'s
verb
ok's
verb
okays
verb
o.k.'ing
verb
ok'ing
verb
okaying
verb
o.k.'d
verb
ok'd
verb
Core family
ok
interjection A1
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular past participle: o.k.'d, ok'd Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
are you okay?
1/ˈɑɹ jˈu ˌoʊkˈeɪ ‖/
fixed phrase
Ask if someone is well or safe
Used to ask if someone feels well or is safe after something happened.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Are you okay? You look pale.
- Are you okay after the fall?
it's going to be okay
1/ˈɪts ɡˈoʊɪŋ tə bˈi ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Reassurance about the future
Used to tell someone that things will be fine in the future.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Don't cry, it's going to be okay.
- Everything is going to be okay after the exam.
it's okay
1/ˈɪts ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Not a problem; acceptable
Used to say there is no problem or someone should not worry.
உதாரணங்கள்
- It's okay, you don't need to apologize.
- Don't worry, it's okay if you're late.
okay then
1/ˌoʊkˈeɪ ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
informal
Signal decision or end of discussion
Used when ending a discussion or agreeing to start something.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Okay then, let's get started.
- Okay then, see you tomorrow.
that's okay
1/ðˈæts ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Polite refusal or reassurance
Used to politely say no or show something is not a problem.
உதாரணங்கள்
- That's okay, I don't need any help.
- That's okay, mistakes happen.