Bengali · Greetings & Phrases
হ্যাঁ
hyan
Yes
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
An affirmative answer.
Example
আপনি কি ছাত্র? — হ্যাঁ।
Are you a student? — Yes.
Etymology
'হ্যাঁ' (hyan) is derived from the Hindi/Urdu 'हाँ' (haan), which translates to 'yes'.
How & Where It’s Used
This word is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, applicable in conversations across all registers.