jaså

See also: jasa and jäsa

Danish

Etymology

Similar to Swedish and Norwegian.

Interjection

jaså

1. oh, is that so

Swedish

Alternative forms

• jasså (not in SAOL, SO, SAOB, but common due to matching the pronunciation)

Pronunciation

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Interjection

jaså

1. Expression of mild surprise (upon learning something); oh, really

   Jaså? Det hade jag inte trott om honom.

   Oh? Would never have guessed that about him.

References

• jaså in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• jaså in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)