Word
Да, они дома.
Meaning
Yes, they are at home.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Да, они дома.
Where is the word for "are" in this sentence?
In Russian, the verb "to be" (am, is, are) is almost always skipped in the present tense. The sentence literally translates to "Yes, they at home."
Why is there an "а" at the end of дома? Shouldn't the word for house be дом?
Дом is the basic noun for a house or building. The word дома is a special form used to say someone is at home or inside the house. You use this specific word to describe a location rather than the building itself.
Does Да always need a comma after it when answering a question?
Yes! Just like in English, when you start a sentence with Да (Yes) or Нет (No) to answer a question, you must separate it from the rest of the sentence with a comma.
Could I just answer with Да without repeating они дома?
Absolutely. In everyday conversation, just saying Да is a perfectly natural and complete answer to a yes/no question. Adding они дома just makes it a bit more complete, similar to saying "Yes, they are" in English.