yee
The English word 'yes' is translated into Luganda as yee.
yee is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Did you know?
- While yee is the word for 'yes', Luganda speakers frequently answer questions by repeating the verb used in the question instead of using a single particle.
- In Luganda, a listener often says yee repeatedly while someone else is speaking to show they are paying attention, rather than to agree with a specific point.
- Depending on the tone and length of the vowel, yee can shift from a simple 'yes' to an expression of surprise or a way of calling someone's attention.
Examples in context
- Okoze emirimu gyo?
Yee.Have you finished your work?
Yes.This example shows how to use yee to confirm the completion of a task. - Osobola okujja ewa yange enkya?
Yee, ŋŋenda kujja.Will you come to my place tomorrow?
Yes, I’ll come.This example demonstrates answering a question about future plans with yee. - Yee, tugende!Yes, let's go!This example shows using yee to show agreement when suggesting an action.Tatoeba #13953347 by ecorralest101, translation #8819313 by shekitten
Example conversation
Babirye asks Kato if he has finished his homework.
- BabiryeKato, omaliddeHomework gyokka?Kato, have you finished your homework?
- KatoYee, nmalidde konna.Yes, I have finished everything.
- BabiryeOnyumye nnyo?Are you very happy?
- KatoYee, nnyumye nnyo!Yes, I am very happy!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yes” translations and entries yee, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
