No. 2,141 in Swedish
jo
"Jo" in Swedish is used to contradict a negative statement or question, meaning "yes" or "on the contrary."
In a sentence
Jo, det har jag redan gjort.
Yes, I have already done that.
The word 'Jo' is used as a positive response to a negative question, emphasizing the correctness or affirmation in reply to something doubted or denied.
Jo, jag tror också att det kommer att fungera.
Yes, I also believe it will work.
The word 'Jo' functions as a word of agreement or positive affirmation in conversations, often showing stronger emphasis than 'Ja'.
Jo, du har rätt i det du säger.
Yes, you are right in what you say.
Here, 'Jo' is used to strongly affirm a statement, showing agreement and acknowledgment of another person's observation.
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