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Dutch · word

ja

yes

/jaː/interjection

Meanings

  • interjection · A1

    Used to give an affirmative answer, agree with a statement, or accept an offer.

    Wil je koffie? — Ja, graag!

  • interjection · A2

    Used at the start of a sentence to introduce an explanation, hesitation, or resignation.

    Ja, dat weet ik eigenlijk niet precies.

Appears in 51 scenarios

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