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ja

1 American  
[yah] / jɑ /

adverb

German.
  1. yes.


JA 2 American  
Or J.A.
  1. joint account.

  2. Joint Agent.

  3. Judge Advocate.

  4. Junior Achievement.


Ja. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. January.


JA 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Also: J/Abanking joint account

  2. Judge Advocate

  3. Jamaica (international car registration)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

ja 2 British  
/ jɑː /
  1. yes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ja

from Afrikaans

Example Sentences

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The German ja and nein have a clear resemblance to “yes” and “no.”

From The New Yorker Jan. 7, 2019

Do you ask your friends "are you going to Gamescom?" only for five children to pipe up with a querying "ja?"

From The Verge Aug. 17, 2016

But, ja, German is a plus on this year’s American World Cup team.

From Washington Times Jun. 14, 2014

But, ja, German is a plus on this year's American World Cup team.

From US News Jun. 14, 2014

“Ja, ja, ja. Big bestseller. You need help with der Bible, I am at your service.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

JA: We have anecdotal evidence or bursts of data that suggest that jails were harsh places back then.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 2, 2024

"JA Solar has due diligence mechanisms in place, reviews its suppliers and has several ongoing projects to further enhance the traceability of all JA Solar modules," it added.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2023

The Ministry of Defence listed JA Solar, Trina and Qcells as the solar panel suppliers in response to a BBC Freedom of Information request.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2023

Tedder won 39% in the primary, while state Rep. JA Moore received 15%..

From Washington Times Sep. 22, 2023

But if you will still think of such a wretch as that Lovelace, never expect either friend or brother in JA.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 by Samuel Richardson

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