Kilo Lingo

/wi/

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Translation

yes

Word origin

From Old French oïl, from Latin hoc ille ('that is it'), literally 'this (is) he'. The langue d'oïl is named after this word for 'yes'.

Origin
Latin
Root
hoc ille

Examples

, ' .

Yes, I completely agree with you.

? , .

Do you speak English? Yes, a little.

, j' Japon.

Yes, I would very much like to visit Japan.

, j' .

Yes, I'd love to come with you.

répondu .

She said yes to his marriage proposal.

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This word is part of lesson 1.