okay
word
/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
oh-KAY
/ˌəˈkæɪ/
uh-KAY
Definition
Used to express agreement, acceptance, or that something is satisfactory. It can also mean 'all right' or indicate that something is correct or understood.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often shortened to 'OK' or 'K'. Used alone or in phrases such as 'Okay, let's go' or 'Is that okay?'. Avoid overuse in formal writing where more precise terms are preferred.
Spanish: vale - bien - de acuerdoPortuguese (BR): ok - tudo bem - certoPortuguese (PT): ok - tudo bem - certoChinese (Simplified): 好的 - 行 - 还可以Chinese (Traditional): 好的 - 行 - 還可以Hindi: ठीक है - अच्छा - ठीकArabic: حسنًا - موافق - جيدBengali: ঠিক আছে - ওকেRussian: хорошо - окейJapanese: オーケー - 大丈夫Vietnamese: được - ổnKorean: 오케이 - 괜찮아Turkish: tamam - olurUrdu: ٹھیک ہے - اوکےIndonesian: oke - baik - tidak apa-apa
Example Sentences
Is it okay to start the meeting now?
basic
If that’s okay with you, let’s start the project.
natural
She said okay after I explained everything.
basic
Everything is okay with the plan.
basic
Okay, I’ll meet you there at six.
natural
I’m not feeling great, but I’m okay.
natural