Tamil · Greetings & Phrases

சரி

sari

Okay; right

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Definition

The all-purpose Tamil word for okay, fine, correct.

Example

நாளை சந்திப்போமா? — சரி.

Shall we meet tomorrow? — Okay.

Etymology

'சரி' (sari) comes from the Dravidian language family and means 'correct' or 'okay,' which illustrates acceptance or agreement.

How & Where It’s Used

'Sari' is an informal response widely used in spoken Tamil among all age groups, indicating agreement or acceptance.

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