ja well no fine

Definitions

Variously expressing ridicule, irony, indifference, surprise, or ambivalence—possibly in combination—depending on tone and context.

South-Africa

Examples

“But his meteorology was all wrong as was his notion of agricultural practice in Natal and Zululand. The misty hills do not willingly nourish and nurture the human species any more than bongols willingly drag⟳ loads uphill for it. Ja well no fine, so I agree⟳ that it does drizzle here too.”

“Ja, well, no, fine. After reading that opaque bureau-speak, I know⟳ what I want⟳ a portion of and it's not Coke.”

“[…] he took everyone's hands and he said, what was past was past, everyone must roll up their sleeves and look⟳ to the future now. Treppie said, ja, well, no fine, with or without rolled-up sleeves, but he wasn't so sure about Marike. She looked even more like⟳ a missionary in Africa now with that bandaged hat […]”

CEFR level