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intj

ya

yah
intj
1
An informal way of saying "yes" or "yeah."
""Are you coming tonight?" "Ya, I'll be there.""
"Ya, that sounds like a great idea."
pronoun
1
An informal, casual way of saying "you."
"See ya later!"
"How are ya doing today?"

How to Use Ya

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, spoken-style version of "yes" or "you," common in relaxed conversation and texting.

When to use it

Very informal — fine in speech and casual writing, but avoid it in anything formal.

Common pairings
see ya ya know thanks ya

Word Forms

yas plural, Yas plural

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"Are you coming tonight?" "_____, I'll be there."

Etymology

Traced back to German ja and similar words in other Germanic languages; a relative of the English "yeah."

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