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GooseWashington
03-28-2025, 06:06 AM
When learning Arabic, I came across the fact that "yes" can be said in different ways, but it is not always clear in what context to use one or another option. What words or expressions are most often used by native speakers in everyday speech and official situations?

BillShiphr
03-30-2025, 09:33 PM
When learning Arabic, it is important to understand that the ways to say yes depend heavily on the context. In everyday speech, we often use expressions such as "أيوه" (aywa) or "إيوا" (īwā), which are casual and appropriate for talking to friends or family. In more formal situations, we often use "نعم" (naʿam) or "بالطبع" (bāl-ṭabʿ), which means of course" and are appropriate for business negotiations. To understand these nuances and feel confident in different contexts, I recommend the Promova app. It will help you master yes in arabic (https://promova.com/blog/yes-in-arabic) in different situations and expand your vocabulary."