Significado
An affirmative response.
Contexto cultural
In North India, 'हाँ जी' is very common and shows a blend of respect and warmth. In professional settings, 'जी हाँ' is preferred to maintain a professional distance. Younger generations often use 'हाँ' or even English 'Yeah' in casual texting.
Nasalization matters
Don't forget the nasal sound (the dot/chandrabindu). It distinguishes 'हाँ' from other sounds.
Use 'Ji'
When in doubt, use 'जी हाँ'. It is never wrong to be polite.
Significado
An affirmative response.
Nasalization matters
Don't forget the nasal sound (the dot/chandrabindu). It distinguishes 'हाँ' from other sounds.
Use 'Ji'
When in doubt, use 'जी हाँ'. It is never wrong to be polite.
Ponte a prueba
Which is the most polite way to say yes?
How do you say yes to your boss?
Both 'जी हाँ' and 'हाँ जी' are polite.
Fill in the blank.
क्या आप तैयार हैं? ____, मैं तैयार हूँ।
The question asks if you are ready, so 'Yes' (हाँ) is the correct answer.
Match the register.
Match 'हाँ' to its register.
'हाँ' is the standard neutral form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या यह किताब आपकी है? B: ____, यह मेरी है।
Confirming ownership requires 'हाँ'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHow do you say yes to your boss?
Both 'जी हाँ' and 'हाँ जी' are polite.
क्या आप तैयार हैं? ____, मैं तैयार हूँ।
The question asks if you are ready, so 'Yes' (हाँ) is the correct answer.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
'हाँ' is the standard neutral form.
A: क्या यह किताब आपकी है? B: ____, यह मेरी है।
Confirming ownership requires 'हाँ'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasYes, it is the standard word.
Use 'जी हाँ' to be polite.
It indicates nasalization.
Only if you are speaking to someone senior.
'जी' is a respect marker, 'हाँ' is the word for yes.
Yes, it is standard in all writing.
Frases relacionadas
जी हाँ
specialized formYes (polite)
बिल्कुल
synonymAbsolutely
हाँ जी
similarYes (affectionate)
