jawel
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
Compound of ja (“yes”) + wel (“well, indeed”). Compare German jawohl.
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
jawel
- 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 edit
- Petjo: jewel