Interjection
tja
well, hmm
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Meanings
Interjection
- well, hmm
- Used to express acceptance of one's misfortune; oh well, welp
- Used as an unsympathetic response to someone else's misfortune, implying it was predictable or is otherwise simply to be accepted; tough luck
In a sentence
Was schlägst du vor? — Tja, ich schlage vor, dass wir ins Kino gehen.
What do you suggest? — Well, I suggest that we go to the movies.