Here's something I don't understand in the english language...

Some people say "Why yes it is/does/etc..."... why? It doesn't make sense (To me, at least) to put a "why" in a sentence that isn't a question... :/

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abe182 · 46-50, M

The why is in reference to the question that was asked previously. Is your dessert good? Why yes it is

FuriousSam · 26-30, M

@abe182 Ooooohhh... like "Why do you ask? Of course it is."?

abe182 · 46-50, M

@FuriousSam right. It's not needed.

FuriousSam · 26-30, M

@abe182 I see now. Thanks for the explanation, man. But saying that doesn't make sense when the person you're talking to didn't ask a question, right?

abe182 · 46-50, M

@FuriousSam mostly yes.
It can also be an expression.
Why I declare you have gotten taller!

FuriousSam · 26-30, M

@abe182 Oh ok. Now it makes sense! 😁 Why thank you, dude! :)

abe182 · 46-50, M

@FuriousSam very welcome!