jah
Pronunciation: /ˈjɑh/
“jah” is an Estonian word. Its 3 meanings in English:
interjection
- yes, indeed (an affirmative word indicating assent, affirming a statement, or strengthening its affirmation)
- yes (in a question indicates an expected affirmative answer or encouragement from the interlocutor)
- yes (indicates doubt, disbelief, or dissatisfaction)
Etymology
Likely borrowed from Proto-Germanic *ja (“yes”). Alternatively a newer loan from Old Swedish jaa, ia (“yes”)
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