ja
yeah
Meaning of ja
lockere Zustimmung unter Freunden
an informal word for yes
Pronunciation
ja with English translation
ja usage examples
Ja, ich komme heute mit.
Yeah, I'm coming along today.
Ja, das klingt gut.
Yeah, that sounds good.
ja synonyms
What's the difference between ja, okay, na klar, natürlich, klar, sicher, jau, and jo
An emphatic, energetic yes; it strongly signals easy agreement.
“Of course”; a polite, very natural confirmation, slightly more neutral.
A short conversational yes/clear; it expresses agreement or understanding.
Means “sure/definitely”; it gives a confident yes, sometimes close to “certainly.”
A special yes used to contradict a negative statement or answer.
A nonverbal or very short yes; often shows attention, agreement, or soft confirmation.
Advanced: broader words
A colloquial, slightly dialectal way of saying yes; friendly and informal.
A very short colloquial yes; very informal and common in everyday speech.
An informal, friendly yes; it sounds like a short spoken reply.
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Questions about this word
What does ja mean?
an informal word for yes
How do you pronounce ja?
ja is pronounced [jaː].
How is ja used in a sentence?
Yeah, I'm coming along today. Translation: Ja, ich komme heute mit.
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