How to say “Yes” in Dhivehi
The most common way to say “yes” in Dhivehi. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
އާނ
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How do you say "Yes" in Dhivehi?
"Yes" in Dhivehi is "އާނ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "އާނ" written in Dhivehi?
"އާނ" is the standard written form in Dhivehi, rendered right-to-left.
How do you pronounce "އާނ" in Dhivehi?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "އާނ" 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 "އާނ" mean in English?
"އާނ" is the Dhivehi 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 Dhivehi?
Many languages — including Dhivehi — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "އާނ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Dhivehi spoken?
Dhivehi is spoken by an estimated 350,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Dhivehi dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Dhivehi dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "އާނ" or any other Dhivehi text.