Vocabulary
na ja
/na ˈjaː/· phrase
well … (hesitation, mild doubt)
When you don't fully agree but don't want to say no: „Na ja, es geht so.“
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na ja
hesitation, lukewarm answer
Wie war der Film? — Na ja …
How was the film? — Well …
Common combinations
- Na ja, es geht.Well, it's okay.
- Na ja, mal sehen.Well, we'll see.
Similar & opposite
≈ Synonyms
nun jatja
Common learner mistakes
- Na ja! Super Idee!Super Idee!Na ja signals doubt. Before real enthusiasm it sounds ironic.
Real examples
- Na ja, das Wetter könnte besser sein.Well, the weather could be better.
- Wie war die Party? — Na ja, ziemlich laut.How was the party? — Well, pretty loud.
- Na ja, egal, Hauptsache wir sind da.Oh well, never mind — the main thing is we're here.
