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ja

yes

Meaning of ja

zustimmende Antwort; Ausdruck der Zustimmung

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German[jaː]
yes
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What's the difference between ja / natürlich / okay / bestimmt

🇩🇪German
ja

An emphatic yes, often sounding more formal, firm, or military.

A1Often

Jawohl, ich mache das sofort.

Да, я сделаю это немедленно.

N
🇩🇪German
natürlich

Means “of course”; a very common and friendly way to agree.

A1Very Often

Natürlich helfe ich dir.

Конечно, я тебе помогу.

O
🇩🇪German
okay

A neutral, conversational agreement like “okay” or “fine,” often soft and casual.

A1Very Often

Okay, ich komme gleich.

Ладно, я сейчас приду.

B
🇩🇪German
bestimmt

Means “certainly” or “definitely,” often with a confident and reassuring tone.

A1Often

Bestimmt schaffe ich das.

Я обязательно справлюсь с этим.

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ja translation: yes. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ja

[jaː]

ja translation

yes

ja transcription

[jaː]

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ja meaning: what does it mean?

zustimmende Antwort; Ausdruck der Zustimmung

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