Sì
/si/noun
The Italian word for “yes,” used to express agreement or affirmation.
Did you know?Italian sì developed from Latin sic, meaning “thus” or “in this way,” turning a demonstrative word into a powerful verbal affirmation.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
sic
“Thus; in this way; so”
Late Latin
Latin
sīc
“An affirmative response meaning “so” or “yes””
Early Romance
Romance
si
“Yes; an affirmative particle”
13th Century
Old Italian
sì
“Yes; an expression of agreement”
Modern Italian
Italian
sì
“Yes”