bestimmt
definite · certainly · definitely · certain · determine
Etwas ist klar festgelegt oder sicher. Es gibt keinen Zweifel daran.
The German word "bestimmt" can function as both an adverb and an adjective:
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As an adverb: It means "definitely," "certainly," or "surely."
- Example: "Er kommt bestimmt" translates to "He is definitely coming."
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As an adjective: It means "specific," "determined," or "particular."
- Example: "Ein bestimmter Tag" translates to "A specific day."
It's derived from the verb "bestimmen," which means "to determine" or "to decide."
Similar words include:
- Gewiss (certainly, surely): Used similarly to "bestimmt" when affirming something.
- Difference: "Gewiss" slightly implies a higher degree of certainty or inevitability.
- Genau (exact, precise): When referring to the exactness of specification.
- Difference: "Genau" focuses more on precision rather than affirmation.
- Festgelegt (set, fixed): Referring to something that has been determined or configured.
- Difference: "Festgelegt" implies that the decision or setting is generally more fixed and formal.
"Bestimmt" often implies a confident expectation or a specificity that is understood in context, while the others may emphasize precision, degree of certainty, or formal definitiveness.
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Examples
Das Buch ist bestimmt interessant.adverb
The book is definitely interesting.
Diese Aufgabe ist bestimmt schwierig.adverb
This task is definitely difficult.
Meine Antwort ist bestimmt korrekt.adverb
My answer is certainly correct.
Dieses Geschenk ist bestimmt etwas Besonderes.adverb
This gift is definitely something special.
Das Ergebnis ist bestimmt schon klar.adverb
The result is certainly already clear.
Er hat bestimmt einen Plan.adverb
He definitely has a plan.
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