dà
The English word 'yes' can be translated into Slovenian as dà or já.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Ways to say it
| Slovenian |
|---|
| dà |
| já |
Slovenian uses several forms to indicate agreement or acceptance. While dà and já are standard particles for saying yes, other expressions like Jasno (meaning 'clear' or 'obviously') are used colloquially to signify agreement.
Which one should you use?
The particle dà is the standard form, while já is also used to express agreement. In certain contexts, the interjection to! can be used to express pleasure, joy or great excitement.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Primorska (Littoral) region, speakers may use the phrase ja, ja for emphasis.
Related words
Did you know?
- When answering a negative question, such as 'You aren't coming?', a Slovenian speaker might say ne to agree that they are not coming, which can confuse English speakers expecting a 'yes' to confirm the state.
- In Slovenia, saying ja twice quickly (ja, ja) can sometimes be perceived as impatient or dismissive, similar to how 'yeah, right' is used in English.
- The Slovenian language lacks a single, dedicated word for 'yes' that isn't shared with other grammatical functions, unlike the English word 'yes' which is primarily an affirmative particle.
Example sentences for Slovenian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Petra and Matic are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- PetraBi rad jedel pico za kosilo?Would you like to eat pizza for lunch?
- MaticDà, to zveni odlično!Yes, that sounds great!
- PetraŠelva v tisto novo pizzerijo?Shall we go to that new pizzeria?
- MaticSeveda, pojdimo.Of course, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yes” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
