yeah

• Неформальное наречие, используемое как неформальный утвердительный ответ, означающее «да». Широко используется в разговорном английском и неформальной письменной речи во всех англоязычных регионах.

An informal adverb used as a casual affirmative response, meaning "yes." It is widely used in spoken English and informal writing across all English-speaking regions.

1. Affirmative responseA1informal

   Used to express agreement or affirmation, similar to 'yes'.

   Да

   • Yeah, I'll be there at 8 o'clock.
   • Yeah, that sounds like a good idea.
   • Yeah, I agree with you.

   Synonymsabsolutelyalrightindeedokaysureuh-huhyepyes

   Antonymsnayno

2. Emphatic agreementB1informal

   Used to emphasize a statement, often meaning 'not only so, but'.

   Да, и не только

   • Yeah, and not only that, but he also finished early.
   • Yeah, I know, and it's even better than we expected.
   • Yeah, that's true, and it's also very important.

   Synonymsevenindeedtrulyverily

• неформальное утвердительное междометие, выражающее согласие, подтверждение или одобрение

A common informal interjection used as an affirmative response, equivalent to 'yes'. It is widely used in casual conversation to express agreement, confirmation, or acknowledgment. It can also be used with specific intonations to convey sarcasm, doubt, or enthusiasm.

1. Affirmative response or agreementA1informal

   Used as a casual and common way to say 'yes' or to agree with a statement, question, or suggestion. It is the standard informal affirmative in spoken English.

   Утвердительный ответ или согласие

   • Yeah, I'll be there in five minutes.
   • Do you like pizza? Yeah, absolutely.
   • Yeah, that sounds like a good plan.

2. Expression of enthusiasm or excitementA2informal

   Used with an energetic or rising intonation to express strong agreement, excitement, or celebration. Often elongated ('Yeeeah!') to emphasize positive emotion.

   Выражение энтузиазма или возбуждения

   • Yeah! We won the game!
   • Yeah, let's go for it!
   • Yeah! Finally!

3. Sarcastic or doubtful affirmationB1slang

   Used with a flat, falling, or drawn-out intonation to express skepticism, disbelief, or sarcasm. In this context, it often implies the opposite of 'yes' or suggests that the speaker finds the statement ridiculous.

   Саркастическое или сомневающееся утверждение

   • Yeah, right. Like that's ever going to happen.
   • Oh, yeah? Prove it.
   • Yeah, sure. Whatever you say.

4. Conversational filler or acknowledgmentA2informal

   Used briefly to acknowledge that one is listening or to encourage the speaker to continue, without necessarily committing to full agreement. Similar to 'uh-huh' or 'I see'.

   Разговорный заполнитель или знак внимания

   • Yeah, yeah, I understand.
   • So I went to the store, and—yeah—and they were closed.
   • Yeah, go on.