There are many ways to say yes in German, depending on the situation and how you want to express yourself. Here are some options:
Simple ways:
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Ja (Yah): This is the most basic and direct way to say yes, just like “yes” in English.
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Okay (Okay): This word has become widely understood internationally and can be used in German as well.
More nuanced ways:
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Na klar (Nah KLAR): This is a common and informal way to say “of course” or “sure.”
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Natürlich (NAHT-uur-lich): Literally translates to “naturally,” but commonly used to mean “of course.”
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Sicher (ZEE-cher): This translates to “sure” and is used to express agreement or reassurance.
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Kein Problem (KINE Problem): Literally means “no problem,” but can be used to agree to a request.
Expressing agreement:
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Ich stimme dir zu (Ich SHTIM-me dir tsu): “I agree with you” (informal singular)
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Ich stimme Ihnen zu (Ich SHTIM-me Ih-nen tsu): “I agree with you” (formal singular/plural)
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Das stimmt (Das SHTIMMT): “That’s true”
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Das klingt gut (Das klingt GOOT): “That sounds good”
Stronger affirmations:
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Gewiss (GEH-vis): “Certainly” or “of course”
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Jawohl (Yah-VOL): “Absolutely” or “affirmative” (can be more formal)
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Bestimmt (beh-SHTIMMT): “For sure!”
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Ohne Zweifel (OH-ne TSVAI-fel): “Without a doubt”
More hesitant agreement:
- Vielleicht (FIEL-leicht): “Maybe” (can be used cautiously to express a hesitant yes)
Adding enthusiasm:
- Mit Vergnügen (Mit fer-GNEE-gen): “With pleasure”
I hope this gives you a good variety of ways to say yes in German!