A2 Expression Formal

जी हाँ।

ji haan.

Yes, Sir/Madam.

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Meaning

A polite affirmative response.

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Cultural Background

Using 'Ji' is mandatory in almost all professional interactions. Similar honorifics exist in Dravidian languages.

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The 'Ji' Rule

When in doubt, add 'Ji'. It never hurts to be too polite.

Meaning

A polite affirmative response.

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The 'Ji' Rule

When in doubt, add 'Ji'. It never hurts to be too polite.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to agree with your teacher?

Teacher: 'Did you finish the task?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: जी हाँ

Adding 'जी' is necessary for respect.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to agree with your teacher? Choose A1

Teacher: 'Did you finish the task?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: जी हाँ

Adding 'जी' is necessary for respect.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's for humans!

Related Phrases

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जी नहीं

contrast

Polite no

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जी बिल्कुल

builds on

Yes, absolutely

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