jā

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.

Vai tev vispār bija jāiet tur?

Did you really have to go there?