jawel

Dutch (Brabantic)

/jaːˈʋɛl/

adv
Definitions
  • An emphatic yes, to indicate strong agreement, or dissent in reply to a negative statement or question

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish ja (yes, yeah, yes yea, yes of yea) + Dutch, Flemish wel (well, good, indeed).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wel

Gloss

well, good, indeed

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

井

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