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ja

1 American  
[yah] / yɑ /

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/A.  banking joint account

  2. Judge Advocate

  3. Jamaica (international car registration)

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ja 2 British  
/ jɑː /

  1. yes

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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

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