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.
