Jo
casual
Casual German yes answers include Jo, Jep and Klar, which means "sure". Jawoll is an emphatic, slightly playful yes.
Meaning: casual yes (adverb)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Jo | casual |
| Jep | casual |
| Klar | casual, of course |
| Jawoll | casual, emphatic |
Jo and Jep are short everyday replies among friends. Klar means "of course" and is warmer than a plain yes.
Which one should you use?
Jawoll sounds like a military reply and is mostly used with a smile.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal settings stick to Ja or Ja, gern.
Did you know?
- Jo is widely understood in German, but it sounds most natural in northern and eastern Germany.
Examples in context
- Kommst du mit? Jo, klar.Are you coming? Yeah, sure.
- Jep, mache ich.Yep, will do.
- Jawoll, Chef!Yes sir, boss!
Example conversation
Sophie asks her roommate Daniel to help her carry a table.
- SophieHilfst du mir kurz?Can you help me for a moment?
- DanielJo, klar.Yeah, sure.
- SophieDanke dir!Thanks!
