How to say “Yes” in Dari
The most common way to say “yes” in Dari. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
بلی
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How do you say "Yes" in Dari?
"Yes" in Dari is "بلی". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "بلی" written in Dari?
Dari uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "بلی" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "بلی" in Dari?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "بلی" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "بلی" mean in English?
"بلی" is the Dari way of saying "Yes" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Yes" in Dari?
Many languages — including Dari — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "بلی" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Dari spoken?
Dari is spoken by an estimated 9 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Dari dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Dari dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "بلی" or any other Dari text.