Level | A1 |
---|---|
Kind | exclamation |
Front | yes |
IPA | /jes / exclamation |
Back | evet, tabii |
Back 2 | yes (exclamation) /jes /
exclamation
1 used
to give a positive answer to a question, for saying that sth is true or correct
or for saying that you want sth
evet, tabii
‘Are you having a good time?’ ‘Yes, thank
you.’
‘You're married, aren't you?’ ‘Yes, I am.’
‘May I sit here?’ ‘Yes, of course.’
‘More coffee?’ ‘Yes, please.’
OPPOSITE NO1
2 used
when saying that a negative statement that sb has made is not true
tabii
ki, pekâla
‘You don't care about anyone but yourself.’
‘Yes I do.’
OPPOSITE NO1
3 used
for showing you have heard sb or will do what they ask
buyurun, efendim
‘Waiter!’ ‘Yes, madam.’
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