Ja well no fine definition 1
A joking phrase combining yes/no words, indicating resigned agreement or “okay, sure” in a begrudging way.
Ja well no fine definition 2
A tongue-in-cheek Afrikaans-English phrase indicating reluctant agreement or resignation. Means 'Okay, sure… I guess so.'
"Ja well no fine, I’ll do it your way."
Ja well no fine definition 3
A tongue-in-cheek Afrikaans-English phrase indicating reluctant agreement or resignation. Combines yes/no words humorously
"You have to work this weekend? – Ja well no fine. (You have to work this weekend? – Okay, I guess so.)"
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Written as one word, it's the ultimate South African shrug-off phrase meaning 'Alright then' with a resigned attitude
"You're not coming? – Jawelnofine. (You're not coming? – Alright then.)"
A sarcastic or resigned “okay, whatever.” Often said as a single word “*jawelnofine*.”
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