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yes in Finnish

yes in Finnish is jes, kyllä, niin — yes means used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.

yes in Finnish

jes
intj
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
kyllä
intj
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
niin
intj
Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
kyllä
noun
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
niin
noun
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
kyllä
noun
A vote of support or in favor of something.
jaa
noun
A vote of support or in favor of something.
kyllä
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
juu
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
joo
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
joopas
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
juupas
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
kylläpäs
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
vahvistaa
verb
(colloquial, transitive) To agree with, affirm, approve.
myönnellä
verb
(slang) To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing

What does "yes" mean?

  1. particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
    ""Do you want more coffee?" "Yes, please.""
  2. intj An exclamation of pleasure, triumph, or approval.
    ""Yes!" he shouted as the last-second shot went in."
  3. noun An affirmative answer or vote.
    "The motion passed with 40 yeses and 2 noes."
  4. verb To agree with or flatter someone by constantly agreeing with them.
    "He just yesses the boss instead of pushing back with real feedback."

yes in a sentence

  • "Do you want more coffee?" "Yes, please."
  • She said yes to his proposal.
  • "Yes!" he shouted as the last-second shot went in.
  • The motion passed with 40 yeses and 2 noes.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "yes" in Finnish?

"yes" in Finnish is jes, kyllä, niin. yes means: Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.

How do you use "yes" in a sentence?

Example: ""Do you want more coffee?" "Yes, please."" In Finnish, "yes" is jes, kyllä, niin.

Are there other ways to say "yes" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 11 translations listed for "yes": jes, kyllä, niin, jaa, juu, joo.

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