Why do Turkish people use ''var'' instead of ''yes''?

In Turkish, the word 'var' means 'there is/are'. While it is not a direct translation for the English word 'yes', it is commonly used in many situations where one would say 'yes' in English.

One reason for this is that Turkish has a rich system of suffixes, and 'var' can be easily modified to indicate the number and type of things that exist. For example, 'var' can be modified to indicate whether there is one or many of something, or whether the thing in question is animate or inanimate.

Additionally, Turkish culture places a strong emphasis on hospitality and politeness, and 'var' can be seen as a more polite and accommodating response than a simple 'yes'.