jawel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Univerbation of ja (yes) +‎ wel (well, indeed). Compare German jawohl.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jaːˈʋɛl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ja‧wel
  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Adverb

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jawel

  1. 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

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  • Petjo: jewel