au
The English word "yes" is translated into Apache as au or haʼah.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Ways to say it
| Apache |
|---|
| au |
| haʼah |
Both au and haʼah are particles used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Which one should you use?
au is the standard, shorter way to express agreement, whereas haʼah is a more emphatic or formal version.
Did you know?
- The Apache language uses a system of 'evidentiality', meaning how you say 'yes' can change depending on whether you saw the event yourself or heard about it from someone else.
- Apache is part of the Athabaskan language family, which means its distant relatives are spoken as far north as Alaska and Canada.
- While au and haʼah mean 'yes', Apache often prefers to answer a question by repeating the main verb of the query rather than using a single particle.
Examples in context
- Au, deʼ kʼéʼ.Yes, it is true.
Example conversation
James asks Michelle if she is ready to leave.
- JamesKʼee tʼį́į́ʼ?Are you ready?
- MichelleAu, nishłį́.Yes, I am.
- JamesÁnííní?Are you sure?
- MichelleAu, áánín.Yes, I am sure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yes” translations and entries au, haʼah, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
