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Jaa or Jan?

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bryce2555760
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Jaa or Jan?

Postby bryce2555760 » July 30th, 2011 1:36 pm

Hello

I often hear in conversations a 'Jaa' or 'Jaan' (whichever it is) at the end of sentences. What does it mean and who do you use it?


Thank you:)
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Javizy
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Postby Javizy » July 30th, 2011 2:46 pm

Jan (ka) is a contraction of ja nai ka, so it's used informally.
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