COMMON EXPRESSIONS

ja

yes

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DUTCH TO ENGLISH

What does ja mean in English?

ja is a Dutch interjection meaning “yes.” You may hear it in everyday exchanges, but its tone and level of formality depend on the situation.

In the SpeakMore Dutch dictionary, ja is glossed as yes. Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

ENGLISH TO DUTCH

How do you say “yes” in Dutch?

ja

ja is a common Dutch equivalent for “yes.” The exact form or wording can change with grammar and context.

COMMON QUESTIONS

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What does ja mean in English?

ja can be translated as “yes” in English. It is listed as a interjection in the Common Expressions topic cluster.

Which Dutch word can mean “yes”?

ja is listed here with the English gloss “yes.” Check the surrounding sentence because another form or expression may fit a particular context better.

Is ja standard Dutch or Flemish?

ja is a Dutch word. Belgian Dutch varieties may use different pronunciation or local synonyms, but standard Dutch resources apply broadly.