Swahili
ndiyo
n-DEE-yoh
How to say it
Swahilindiyon-DEE-yohsoon
Englishyessoon
Frenchouisoon
Meaning
a word used to affirm or agree with something; yes.
Good to know
Plain yes.
Examples
- Ndiyo, ninataka chai.Yes, I want tea.
- Ndiyo, asante.Yes, thank you.
- Ndiyo, nzuri.Yes, that's good.
- Ndiyo, nitakuja kesho.Yes, I will come tomorrow.