Hindi · Greetings & Phrases

हाँ

Haan

Yes

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

An affirmative answer.

Example

क्या आप छात्र हैं? — हाँ।

Are you a student? — Yes.

Etymology

'हाँ' (Haan) is a simple affirmative interjection in Hindi, derived from the Indo-Aryan language family. It has been used historically as a way to affirm statements.

How & Where It’s Used

'Haan' is primarily used in informal spoken contexts, making it a ubiquitous response in conversations. It is recognized and used across all Hindi-speaking regions.

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