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Ja Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ja" is mainly used as particle meaning "yes", "yeah" or "indeed". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "ja"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "ja" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "An affirmative response or agreement"
"Ja", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expression of affirmation or agreement."
- Translation(s): yes, yeah
- Synonym(s): jawohl, genau, stimmt
- Antonym(s): nein
- Related word(s): doch, okay
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ja, ich verstehe.
- Kommst du mit? Ja, gerne!
- Ist das dein Auto? Ja, das ist es.
2.) "An emphatic particle for affirmation or surprise"
"Ja", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Emphatic particle to reinforce an affirmation or express surprise."
- Translation(s): indeed, really, already, why
- Synonym(s): doch, eben, halt
- Related word(s): wohl, schon
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist ja interessant!
- Du bist ja schon fertig!
- Das habe ich ja noch nie gesehen!
3.) "Expresses a condition or warning"
"Ja", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates a condition or warning."
- Translation(s): mind, but only if, provided that
- Synonym(s): Allerdings, Jedoch
- Related word(s): Aber, Nur
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du kannst kommen, ja nicht zu spät!
- Ich helfe dir, ja nur dieses eine Mal.
- Wir gehen aus, ja nur wenn das Wetter gut ist.