ja

Example Sentences

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Sometimes when I’m travelling I can’t seem to get out the right word for “yes” in the country I’m in and I cycle through the whole litany: ja, oui, sì, nai, yes.

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