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Haan in English: Yes (हाँ)
Yes
Hindi (Devanagari)
हाँ
Hindi (English letters)
haan
हाँ (haan) can be expressed as “Yes” in English. For example: “Yes. I'll come at five.”
“haan” kehna ho, to English mein “Yes” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Confirming a meeting time
Yes. I'll come at five.
हाँ, मैं पाँच बजे आऊँगा।
haan, main paanch baje aaunga.
How to pronounce “Yes”
Say it in English
yes
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Yes: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | हाँ haan The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Yes. I'll come at five. | हाँ, मैं पाँच बजे आऊँगा। haan, main paanch baje aaunga. Confirming a meeting time | Confirming a meeting time |
| Yes. I have finished the homework. | जी हाँ, मैंने होमवर्क पूरा कर लिया। ji haan, maine homework poora kar liya. Answering a teacher | Answering a teacher |
“Yes” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “Yes” in English sentences
1. Confirming a meeting time
Yes. I'll come at five.
हाँ, मैं पाँच बजे आऊँगा।
haan, main paanch baje aaunga.
2. Answering a teacher
Yes. I have finished the homework.
जी हाँ, मैंने होमवर्क पूरा कर लिया।
ji haan, maine homework poora kar liya.
3. On a shop call
Yes, tell me, what do you need?
हाँ जी, बताइए, क्या चाहिए?
haan ji, bataaiye, kya chahiye?
Common mistakes with “Yes”
Instead of
Yes. I will to come at five.
Say this
Yes. I'll come at five.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Yes. Me'll come at five.
Say this
Yes. I'll come at five.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Confirming dinner plans with a host
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you come for dinner tonight?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप रात को खाने आएँगे?
kya aap raat ko khaane aayenge?
You
Yes. I'll definitely come.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, ज़रूर आऊँगा।
haan, zaroor aaunga.
Partner
Will vegetarian food be okay?
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शाकाहारी खाना ठीक रहेगा?
shaakaahaari khaana theek rahega?
You
Yes, that's perfectly fine.
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जी हाँ, बिलकुल ठीक है।
ji haan, bilkul theek hai.
Your turn: use “Yes”
Say this in English: जी हाँ, मैंने होमवर्क पूरा कर लिया। (ji haan, maine homework poora kar liya.)
Reveal sample answer
Yes. I have finished the homework.
जी हाँ, मैंने होमवर्क पूरा कर लिया।
ji haan, maine homework poora kar liya.
Compare your word order with “Yes. I have finished the homework.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Yes” in English
Haan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
हाँ (haan) can be expressed as “Yes” in English. For example: “Yes. I'll come at five.”
What does “Yes” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Yes” means हाँ (haan). The sentence “Yes. I'll come at five.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Yes” in a sentence?
Yes. I have finished the homework. Hindi meaning: जी हाँ, मैंने होमवर्क पूरा कर लिया। (ji haan, maine homework poora kar liya.). “Yes” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “Yes”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
