How to say “yes” and “no” in 30 languages: the basic words, and what people say instead

TL;DR: “Yes” and “no” are among the most commonly used words, making them useful to learn in any language. In German, they are ja and nein; in Russian, да ( da ) and нет ( net ); in French, oui and non; and in Portuguese, sim and não. This guide covers these two words in more than 25 languages, including pronunciation guidance where useful.