Some languages have no word for 'yes' or 'no'
Many languages, including ancient Latin and modern Finnish, lack direct equivalents for 'yes' and 'no,' instead relying on nuanced responses.
Surprisingly, not all languages possess simple 'yes' or 'no' words. Instead, speakers respond to questions by repeating the verb or adjective used in the question, often in a positive or negative form. For instance, in Latin, one might answer "Do you like apples?" with "I like" or "I do not like."
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