jawel

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jaːˈʋɛl/

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• Hyphenation: ja‧wel
• Rhymes: -ɛl

Adverb

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

• Petjo: jewel