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jawohl

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German

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Etymology

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From ja (yes) with the emphatic wohl placed after it, meaning “it is willed”. Compare Dutch jawel.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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jawohl

  1. (respectful, emphatic) yes
  2. (military) yessir; yes sir

Descendants

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  • Istriot: iavòl

Further reading

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  • jawohl” in Duden online
  • jawohl” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache