Interjection
jawohl
Pronunciation: /jaːˈvoːl/
yes
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Meanings
Interjection
- yes
- yessir; yes sir
Example sentence
„Bist du jetzt zufrieden?“ – „Jawohl.“
"Are you happy now?" "Yes, I am."
Usage
- Jawohl! — An emphatic yes, sometimes formal, military or playfully enthusiastic.
- jawohl / jawoll — Jawoll is a common informal spelling; jawohl is the standard form.
„Ist alles vorbereitet?“ – „Jawohl, wir können anfangen.“
“Is everything ready?” “Yes, indeed, we can begin.”