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Adverb

כֵּן

ken

How to say yes in Hebrew

כן is the simple affirmative “yes,” used in speech and writing across registers.

Usage

Can stand alone or start an answer. Often contrasted sharply with לא in everyday conversation.

Without vowels

כן

With vowels (nikud)

כֵּן

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