"jah" meaning in Estonian

See jah in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈjɑh/, [ˈjɑ̈h]
Rhymes: -ɑh Etymology: Likely borrowed from Proto-Germanic *ja (“yes”). Alternatively a newer loan from Old Swedish jaa, ia (“yes”) Etymology templates: {{der|et|gem-pro|*ja||yes}} Proto-Germanic *ja (“yes”), {{der|et|gmq-osw|jaa}} Old Swedish jaa, {{m|gmq-osw|ia||yes}} ia (“yes”) Head templates: {{head|et|interjection}} jah
  1. yes, indeed (an affirmative word indicating assent, affirming a statement, or strengthening its affirmation)
    Sense id: en-jah-et-intj-viAJ0aPk Categories (other): Estonian entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Estonian entries with incorrect language header: 31 35 34
  2. yes (in a question indicates an expected affirmative answer or encouragement from the interlocutor)
    Sense id: en-jah-et-intj-tOQz4cc8 Categories (other): Estonian entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Estonian entries with incorrect language header: 31 35 34
  3. yes (indicates doubt, disbelief, or dissatisfaction)
    Sense id: en-jah-et-intj-ImoG4qiL Categories (other): Estonian entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Estonian entries with incorrect language header: 31 35 34

Download JSON data for jah meaning in Estonian (2.2kB)

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      },
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        {
          "text": "„Pean sulle midagi rääkima.” – „Jah?”.\n“I have something to tell you.” – “Yes?”.",
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    },
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      "ipa": "[ˈjɑ̈h]"
    },
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    }
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    "Estonian terms with IPA pronunciation",
    "Rhymes:Estonian/ɑh",
    "Rhymes:Estonian/ɑh/1 syllable"
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        "Estonian terms with usage examples"
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      "ipa": "[ˈjɑ̈h]"
    },
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      "rhymes": "-ɑh"
    }
  ],
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}

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