jaaha

Finnish

Interjection

jaaha

  1. (informal) well, uh-huh, oh

Usage notes

Used when:

  • something is different or turns out to be different than you think (mild surprise)
    Jaaha, niin kai sitten. ― Oh, I guess that is how it is then.
  • bringing up a new topic, especially to confront someone
    Jaaha, menit sitten niin tekemään. ― Well then, you went and did that.
  • wanting to somewhat dismiss something someone has said
    "Sinun pitäisi syödä vähemmän." "Jaaha." ― "You should eat less." "Uh-huh."

The two last uses (especially the second use case) are emphasized with jaahas.

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