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yes in German

yes in German is ja, Ja, doch — yes means used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.

yes in German

ja
intj
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
Ja
noun
ja
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
doch
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
wohl
particle
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
bejahen
verb
(colloquial, transitive) To agree with, affirm, approve.

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."
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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.

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What is "yes" in German?

"yes" in German is ja, Ja, doch. 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 German, "yes" is ja, Ja, doch.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "yes": ja, Ja, doch, wohl, bejahen.

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