How to Say ‘Yes’ in German
Ja
yah
[yah]
💬 Usage Tip: Short and easy: pronounced like English 'yah'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: You'll often hear 'Ja' as active listening too—not always strong agreement, sometimes just 'I'm following you.'
Phrase Breakdown
Ja
[yah]
yes
A simple word used to agree or answer positively.
Ja, das Wetter ist schön.
Yes, the weather is nice.
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