World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesYeah
/jæ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used as an informal expression of affirmation, agreement, or consent.
"Yeah, I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow."
- 1
Used to acknowledge a statement or express a casual reaction in conversation.
"Yeah, that's completely what I meant."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in early Modern English as an alteration of the affirmative adverb 'yea', combining it with the phonetic influence of 'yes'. Documented in informal use since the early 20th century, it has evolved into the dominant casual affirmative response in spoken English globally.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yeah" is said worldwide
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ouais
Transliteration: /wɛ/
"Ouais, je suis d'accord avec toi."
ja
Transliteration: /jaː/
"Ja, das mache ich gerne."
sì
Transliteration: /si/
"Sì, hai proprio ragione."
sí
Transliteration: /si/
"Sí, me parece bien."
sim
Transliteration: /sĩ/
"Sim, eu entendi o problema."
हाँ
Transliteration: haan
"हाँ, मैं यह कर सकता हूँ।"
嗯
Transliteration: èn
"嗯，我知道了。"
응
Transliteration: eung
"응, 나도 그렇게 생각해."
うん
Transliteration: un
"うん、わかったよ。"
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