jaaha
Finnish
Interjection
jaaha
- (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.