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ja ja

yeah yeah, I know I know

interjection YAH yah Rare
Communication Responses

Also means

yes yes (impatient or sceptical)

Usage Note

Ja ja with flat intonation expresses impatience, mild scepticism, or a weary acknowledgement; the tone makes all the difference — it can be dismissive ('yeah yeah') or simply a quick acknowledgement.

Examples

"Ja ja, ich weiß, du hast es mir schon dreimal gesagt."

Natural Translation

Yeah yeah, I know, you've already told me three times.

Literal Translation

Yes yes, I know, you have it me already three-times said.

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