yes in Esperanto

“Yes” in Esperanto is Jes (yehs), pronounced almost like the English word, because Esperanto j sounds like English “y”. It is the usual answer to a yes/no question, which begins with ĉu: Ĉu vi parolas Esperanton? – Jes.

Other ways to say it

• Certe!Sure! / Certainly!
• Kompreneble!Of course!
• Jes, dankon.Yes, please. (accepting an offer)
• Bone.OK.

Example sentences

• Ĉu vi estas laca? – Jes.Are you tired? – Yes.
• Jes, mi fartas bone.Yes, I’m fine.

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