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nun ja

well, well then

interjection noon YAH Rare
Communication Responses

Also means

I suppose so

Usage Note

Nun ja is a hesitant or resigned response particle, signalling that the speaker accepts something with mild reservations or is searching for the right words. Tone of voice determines whether it sounds resigned, thoughtful, or sceptical.

Examples

"Nun ja, es hätte schlimmer kommen können."

Natural Translation

Well, it could have been worse.

Literal Translation

Now well, it could worse come have.

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