The Unique Way in Which the Locals of Umeå, Sweden Say Yes Without the Use of Words

Oliver Gee, host of The Local Sweden, learns how the citizens of Umeå, Sweden say “yes” by using a sound instead of a word.

The word for ‘yes’ in most of Sweden is ‘ja’, but in the north of the country a unique sound is used instead.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.