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.