Yes
כֵּן
[Ken]
📖 Translation
Yes
The primary affirmative particle in Hebrew, used to express agreement, confirmation, or a positive answer to a question.
💬 Usage Examples
כֵּן, אֲנִי בָּא עַכְשָׁיו.
Ken, ani ba akhshav.
Yes, I am coming now.
אַתָּה בָּטוּחַ? כֵּן, לְגַמְרֵי.
Ata batuach? Ken, legamrei.
Are you sure? Yes, absolutely.
הוּא אָמַר שֶׁכֵּן.
Hu amar sheken.
He said yes.
💡 Memory Tip
It is easy to remember through the name Ken (Barbie's friend)—imagine that he always says 'Yes' to her. Etymologically, the word is related to the concept of 'correct' or 'established'.