Category: Greetings & PhrasesPart of speech: interjectionDifficulty: Common
Ja
/Ja/Roman
English meaning: Yes
Definition
An affirmative answer.
Example
“Er du studerende? — Ja.”
In English: “Are you a student? — Yes.”
Another example: “Ja, det lyder som en god idé.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The basic word for 'yes', used in all registers. Note the distinctive Danish 'jo', used instead of 'ja' to contradict a negative question or statement.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Ja' is derived from the Old Norse 'já', which means 'yes'. This term has remained consistent through the evolution of the Scandinavian languages.
Common Collocations
- Ja tak
- Ja, selvfølgelig
- Åh ja
- Ja eller nej
- Ja da
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