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    What language do they speak in Belgium?
    Donagan
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    In Belgium they primarily speak Dutch (Flemish) and French. A small minority speaks German.
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    What language is "da" yes in?
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    Russian, Ukrainian, Belorusian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian.
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    In which language does the word "ochi" mean "yes"?
    Donagan
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    Not sure. However, the word "ochi" (óxi) means "no" in Greek.
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    How do I say "Hi" in Chinese?
    Sun Donkun
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    You can say 你好 (nee-khow) to greet people in Mandarin Chinese. In Cantonese, you can say "lay-hou" (younger accent) or "nay-hou" (traditional accent). For slang or talking to your close friends, just say "khow" by omitting "nee."
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    How o I pronounce "yes" in Lithuanian?
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    T-ah-ee-p. (It sounds a little bit like the English word 'type,' but the Y sound sounds more like 'ai.')
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    How do I say yes in Bangla?
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    হ্যাঁ | - Hyan - the "n" is nasal, pronounced at the same time as the "a" and often accompanies the "‍্য" (represented by the "y"). This is unique to Bengali/Bangla, and makes it very different in comparison to other languages from India (most of which uses some variations of the Gupta script, which is traditionally used to write Sanskrit).
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    How do I say yes in Belgium?
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    There are several languages spoken in Belgium. The main ones are Dutch and French, so you'd say "ja" and "oui" respectively. Some people also speak German, which is also "ja."
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