adverb

durchaus

definitely · indeed · certainly · fully

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Definition & meaning

durchaus means “definitely,” “absolutely,” “certainly,” or “by all means.” It is used to emphasize agreement, confirmation, or that something is fully/clearly the case.

Common uses:

Strong agreement / confirmation: “Yes, definitely.”
Emphatic reinforcement: “That’s entirely possible/true.”
With nicht for partial restriction: nicht durchaus = “not necessarily / not entirely.”

Depending on context, it can also mean “quite / rather” in the sense of “to a considerable degree” (often slightly more formal).

Grammar & Word origin

Part of speech: adverb
Typical position: before the verb or adjective it modifies, or as a standalone answer.
Origin / parts: historically from durch (“through”) + aus (“out”), conveying the idea of something being “through and through,” i.e., completely / entirely.