jawohl — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aye intj Yes (used especially in voting, formal agreement, or nautical/military commands).
- wilco interjection Used in radio and military communication to confirm that an instruction has been received and will be carried out.
- yessir intj An informal way of saying "yes, sir", used for emphatic agreement.
Senses
jawohl is used for these senses in English:
- aye Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.
- aye aye, sir (idiomatic, nautical) The correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy (or US Navy) ship, on receipt of an order from someone of senior rank or authority. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."
- wilco (radio communications) Indicates agreement and compliance.
- yessir (informal, or, military) Used to express assent, especially to a male superior.
aye — full definition
- intj Yes (used especially in voting, formal agreement, or nautical/military commands).
- noun A vote in favor of something.
wilco — full definition
- interjection Used in radio and military communication to confirm that an instruction has been received and will be carried out.
- verb To respond with "wilco," confirming that an order will be followed.