Signification
Affirmative response.
Contexte culturel
Ndiyo is used universally. It is polite and expected in all interactions. Similar to Tanzania, it is the standard affirmative. You will hear it everywhere. Used in Swahili-speaking areas. It is understood by all Swahili speakers. Used in the Swahili-speaking regions of the Congo. It is the standard affirmative.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. Just use 'Ndiyo' for 'Yes'.
Add emphasis
Say 'Ndiyo, kabisa!' to sound more natural and enthusiastic.
Signification
Affirmative response.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. Just use 'Ndiyo' for 'Yes'.
Add emphasis
Say 'Ndiyo, kabisa!' to sound more natural and enthusiastic.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct affirmative.
Je, unakwenda nyumbani? ____, nakwenda.
The question asks if you are going home, so you need the affirmative 'Ndiyo'.
Which word means 'Yes'?
Which of these is the Swahili word for 'Yes'?
Ndiyo is the standard word for 'Yes'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Je, una njaa? B: ____, nina njaa sana.
The speaker is confirming they are hungry.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJe, unakwenda nyumbani? ____, nakwenda.
The question asks if you are going home, so you need the affirmative 'Ndiyo'.
Which of these is the Swahili word for 'Yes'?
Ndiyo is the standard word for 'Yes'.
A: Je, una njaa? B: ____, nina njaa sana.
The speaker is confirming they are hungry.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt is neutral. It works everywhere.
Yes, it is the standard affirmative.
Expressions liées
Sawa
similarOkay/Fine
Kabisa
builds onAbsolutely
Hapana
contrastNo
Ndiyo-ndiyo
specialized formYes, yes
