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yatta
What does yatta mean?
A celebratory exclamation meaning 'I/we did it!' or 'hooray!', shouted after a success or victory.
"Yatta! We finally beat the final boss!"
Origin
Japanese やった (yatta), the past tense of yaru 'to do', used as a triumphant shout.
Frequently asked questions
What does yatta mean?
Yatta is a joyful Japanese exclamation meaning 'I did it!' or 'hooray!', shouted after a success or victory.
How do you use yatta?
You shout it after achieving something, as in 'Yatta! We finally beat the final boss!'
Where does yatta come from?
It's from the Japanese やった, the past tense of yaru ('to do'), used as a triumphant shout.
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