How to Say "Yes" in Croatian - How To Say Guide

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The Croatian word for yes is da.

da is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance. It can also function as a conjunction meaning 'that' to introduce subordinate clauses.

Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In the Kajkavian dialect, the word e is used to mean 'yes'.

When used as a conjunction, da introduces subordinate clauses, such as in the phrase Rekao je da… (He said that…).

While da is the standard word for 'yes', Croatians often answer negative questions with ne even when they agree with the premise, which can confuse English speakers.
The word da is a linguistic descendant of the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to give', meaning that saying 'yes' is etymologically linked to the act of giving.
In some regions, if someone asks you a question and you respond with a very long, drawn-out daaa, it can actually signal hesitation or a 'maybe' rather than a firm 'yes'.

Da, živio sam tamo puno godina.
Yes, I lived there for many years.
This sentence is useful for confirming a past living situation using da.
Tatoeba #5735505 by puzz, translation #2093390 by gleki
Tom mi je rekao da sam trebao reći da.
Tom told me that I should've said yes.
This sentence demonstrates using da as a conjunction and an affirmative particle.
Tatoeba #5577806 by kkupus, translation #5512137 by CK
Da, udana sam.
Yes, I am married.
This sentence is useful for confirming marital status using da.
Tatoeba #5579235 by Gonic, translation #773378 by marloncori
Da, spreman/na sam.
Yes, I am ready.
E, imam vremena.
Yes, I have time.
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Sources

Wiktionary, “yes” translations and entries da, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries da, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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