jach

sudden, precipitous (old/dialectal)

English translations

  1. 01

Word details

German meaning
Ausruf der Freude, des Erstaunens oder der Zustimmung (regional).
English meaning
Indeed
German example
"Jach, das ist ja toll!", rief er begeistert.
English example
"Indeed, that's great!" he exclaimed enthusiastically.

Example sentences with “jach”

  1. Ein jacher Aufstieg zum Gipfel. (A steep/sudden ascent to the peak.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this common?

No, it is very rare and mostly found in older literature or specific dialects.