Language/Multiple-languages/Vocabulary/Yes-in-all-languages
Hey there, fellow language enthusiasts! It's Vincent here, and today, I've got something truly exciting for all of you. We're going to delve into one of the most powerful words in any language - 'Yes.' This little word might seem simple, but it's a universal symbol of affirmation, agreement, and positivity across cultures and languages.
In this fantastic journey, I'll take you through a whirlwind tour of how 'Yes' is said in languages from Afrikaans to Zulu. Imagine the power of being able to affirm in over 50 languages! Whether it's 'ja' in Dutch, 'oui' in French, or '是' (shì) in Chinese, each version of 'Yes' opens up a new world of understanding and connection.
This article isn't just a list; it's a gateway to appreciating the incredible diversity of our world's languages. It's perfect for polyglots, travelers, or anyone who loves the idea of saying 'Yes' to new adventures and friendships around the globe. So, let's jump right in and start saying 'Yes' in as many languages as we can!
| Language | "Yes" |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | ja |
| Albanian | po |
| Amharic | አዎ |
| Arabic | نعم فعلا [nem fielaan] |
| Armenian | այո |
| Azerbaijani | bəli |
| Basque | bai |
| Belarusian | ды |
| Bengali | হাঁ |
| Bosnian | da |
| Bulgarian | да |
| Catalan | si |
| Cebuano | oo |
| Chichewa | inde |
| Chinese Simplified | 是 [shì] |
| Chinese Traditional | 是 [shì] |
| Corsican | Iè |
| Croatian | Da |
| Czech | Ano |
| Danish | Ja |
| Dutch | Ja |
| Esperanto | jes |
| Estonian | jah |
| Filipino | oo |
| Finnish | Joo |
| French | Oui |
| Frisian | ja |
| Galician | Si |
| Georgian | დიახ |
| German | Ja |
| Greek | Ναί [Naí] |
| Gujarati | હા |
| Haitian Creole | repons lan se wi |
| Hausa | a |
| Hawaiian | ae |
| Hebrew | כן |
| Hindi | हाँ |
| Hmong | yog |
| Hungarian | Igen |
| Icelandic | Já |
| Igbo | ee |
| Indonesian | iya nih |
| Irish | yes |
| Italian | sì |
| Japanese | はい |
| Javanese | ya |
| Kannada | ಹೌದು |
| Kazakh | иә |
| Khmer | បាទ |
| Kinyarwanda | yego |
| Korean | 예 [ye] |
| Kurdish (Kurmanji) | Erê |
| Kyrgyz | Ооба |
| Lao | yes |
| Latin | etiam |
| Latvian | jā |
| Lithuanian | taip |
| Luxembourgish | Jo |
| Macedonian | Да |
| Malagasy | Eny |
| Malay | yes |
| Malayalam | സമ്മതം |
| Maltese | iva |
| Maori | ae |
| Marathi | होय |
| Mongolian | Тийм ээ |
| Myanmar (Burmese) | ဟုတ်ကဲ့ |
| Nepali | हो |
| Norwegian | ja |
| Odia | ହଁ |
| Pashto | هو |
| Persian | بله |
| Polish | tak |
| Portuguese | sim |
| Punjabi | ਹਾਂ |
| Romanian | da |
| Russian | да [da] |
| Samoan | ioe |
| Scots Gaelic | Tha |
| Serbian | да [da] |
| Sesotho | e |
| Shona | Ehe |
| Sindhi | ها |
| Sinhala | ඔව් |
| Slovak | Áno |
| Slovenian | ja |
| Somali | haa |
| Spanish | sí |
| Sundanese | enya |
| Swahili | ndiyo |
| Swedish | ja |
| Tajik | ҳа |
| Tamil | ஆம் |
| Tatar | әйе |
| Telugu | అవును |
| Thai | ใช่ |
| Turkish | Evet |
| Turkmen | hawa |
| Ukrainian | так [tak] |
| Urdu | جی ہاں |
| Uyghur | ھەئە |
| Uzbek | ha |
| Vietnamese | Vâng |
| Welsh | ie |
| Xhosa | Ewe |
| Yiddish | יאָ |
| Yoruba | bẹẹni |
| Zulu | yebo |
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