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===Etymology=== |
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{{univerbation|nl|ja|t1=yes|wel|t2=well, indeed}}. Compare {{cog|de|jawohl}}. |
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Revision as of 13:33, 23 July 2024
Dutch
Etymology
Univerbation of ja (“yes”) + wel (“well, indeed”). Compare German jawohl.
Pronunciation
Adverb
jawel
- An emphatic yes, to indicate strong agreement, or dissent in reply to a negative statement or question
- "Jawel", zei ze, "ik denk wel dat dat juist is."
- "Yes" she said, "I do think that that is true."
- Je hebt je huiswerk niet gemaakt. — Jawel, ik heb mijn huiswerk wel gemaakt!
- You didn't do your homework. — Yes, I did do my homework!
Descendants
- Petjo: jewel