adjectiveadverb

zuversichtlich

confident

Mit dem Gefühl, dass etwas gut werden wird.

The German word "zuversichtlich" is an adjective meaning "confident" or "optimistic". It is made from the prefix "zu" and "versichtlich", which is derived from "Versicht" (trust or confidence).

Other German words with similar meanings include "hoffnungsvoll" (hopeful) and "sicher" (certain or sure).

Differences:

  • "Zuversichtlich" conveys a strong sense of confidence and optimism, often implying a positive outlook on future events.
  • "Hoffnungsvoll" indicates hopefulness but doesn't necessarily encompass the same confidence level as "zuversichtlich".
  • "Sicher" suggests certainty or being sure about something, but it does not inherently carry an optimistic tone as "zuversichtlich" does.

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Examples

Er ist zuversichtlich, dass das Projekt ein Erfolg wird.adjective

He is confident that the project will be a success.

Trotz Regen blieben wir zuversichtlich.adjective

Despite the rain, we remained confident.

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