INTERJECTION

ja/jaː/yes; surely; after all

ja is a German interjection that means yes, surely, or after all. It is pronounced /jaː/.

Definitions

1.used to agree or to confirm something(affirmation)

a.expressing affirmation; yes

„Kommst du heute?“ – „Ja, ich komme.““Are you coming today?” – “Yes, I am coming.”

2.used to emphasize obviousness, agreement or softening a statement (often untranslatable)(modal particle)

a.indicates that a fact is already known, obvious, or agreed upon

Das weißt du ja schon.You already know that, after all.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ja" mean in English?
"ja" means yes, surely, or after all. It is a German interjection.
How do you pronounce "ja"?
"ja" is pronounced /jaː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ja"?
"ja" is a interjection in German.

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