This is the 393rd most frequent Latvian word.
jā
"Jā" means "yes" in English.
In this sentence, 'jā' signifies necessity or obligation, equivalent to 'have to' in English.
Man jāiet mājās.
I have to go home.
Here, 'jā' is used as an affirmative response to express agreement, translated as 'yes' in English.
Jā, es piekrītu tavam viedoklim.
Yes, I agree with your opinion.
'Jā' here again denotes necessity or requirement but is used in a question to inquire about a past compulsion or reason to act.