How to Say Yes in German

Intermediate 20 min 13 steps 6090 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-01-23

Pronounce the "J" as a "Y.. Draw out the "ah" sound.. Add the word bitte (BIH-tuh) to be polite.

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1

Pronounce the "J" as a "Y.

Step 1

Pronounce the "J" as a "Y.

2

Draw out the "ah" sound.

Step 2

Draw out the "ah" sound.

3

Add the word bitte (BIH-tuh) to be polite.

Step 3

Add the word bitte (BIH-tuh) to be polite.

4

Start with "okay.

Step 4

Start with "okay.

5

Say "genau" (geh-NOW) to mean "exactly.

Step 5

Say "genau" (geh-NOW) to mean "exactly.

6

Use "gern" or "gerne" (gehrn or GEHR-nuh) to agree to go somewhere.

Step 6

Use "gern" or "gerne" (gehrn or GEHR-nuh) to agree to go somewhere.

7

Agree to do something by saying "natürlich" (NAH-toor-lihsh).

Step 7

Agree to do something by saying "natürlich" (NAH-toor-lihsh).

8

Try gebongt (gay-BOHNGT) to indicate something is agreed upon.

Step 8

Try gebongt (gay-BOHNGT) to indicate something is agreed upon.

9

Keep your lips closer together.

Step 9

Keep your lips closer together.

10

Start with the German alphabet.

Step 10

Start with the German alphabet.

11

Practice your diphthongs.

Step 11

Practice your diphthongs.

12

Work on your "ch" sound.

Step 12

Work on your "ch" sound.

13

Pronounce all consonants.

Step 13

Pronounce all consonants.

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