How to Say “Yes, Sure” in German

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ja, klar
In German, ja, klar is the way to say "yes, sure".
ja, klar is an informal way to express enthusiastic agreement or consent to a request.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the word for 'yes' (ja) and the word for 'clear' or 'obvious' (klar).

Which one should you use?

While ja, klar expresses enthusiastic agreement, using it with a sarcastic tone can communicate skepticism or disbelief, similar to how "yeah, right" is used in English.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

ja, klar is informal and should be avoided in highly formal or professional settings where a more polite Ja, gerne or Selbstverständlich would be expected.

Did you know?

  • If you want to sound even more enthusiastic than ja, klar, you can use Na klar!, where 'na' acts as a conversational filler to add emphasis.
  • While it sounds like a simple agreement, the word klar stems from a Latin root meaning 'bright' or 'shining', once describing light before it described clarity of thought.
  • In some German regions, Klar! is used as a standalone response to signal that a task is already in progress, effectively meaning 'On it!' rather than just 'Yes'.

Examples in context

  • Ja, sicher. Ich werde pünktlich da sein.
    Yes, certainly. I will be there on time.
  • Ja, selbstverständlich. Hier ist mein Ticket.
    Yes, of course. Here is my ticket.
  • Ja, gern. Ich werde Ihnen die Informationen umgehend zuschicken.
    Yes, gladly. I will send you the information promptly.
  • Ja, klar. Das hört sich gut an.
    Yes, sure. That sounds good.
  • Na klar. Kein Problem. Lass uns damit anfangen.
    Naturally. No problem. Let's get started with that.
  • Aber sicher. Ich schicke sie dir sofort.
    Sure thing. I will send it to you right away.
  • Kannst du mir helfen? Ja, klar!
    Can you help me? Yes, sure!
  • Ja, klar, ich komme gerne mit.
    Yes, sure, I'd love to come along.
  • Kannst du mir das Buch leihen? Ja, klar!
    Can you lend me the book? Yes, sure!
  • Helfen wir ihm heute? Ja, klar!
    Are we helping him today? Yes, sure!

Example conversation

Julian asks Hannah to join him for a coffee.

  1. Julian

    Hannah, hast du Lust auf einen Kaffee?
    Hannah, do you feel like having a coffee?
  2. Hannah

    Ja, klar, sehr gerne!
    Yes, sure, I'd love to!
  3. Julian

    Super, gehen wir jetzt los?
    Great, shall we go now?
  4. Hannah

    Ja, lass uns gehen.
    Yes, let's go.

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