gewiss
certain
Meaning of gewiss
jemand oder etwas Bestimmtes, das man nicht näher nennt
particular but not named (a certain person)
Pronunciation
gewiss with English translation
gewiss usage examples
Das hat einen gewissen Charme.
That has a certain charm.
Bis zu einem gewissen Punkt hast du recht.
You're right up to a certain point.
gewiss synonyms
What's the difference between gewiss, sicher, fest, definitiv, einige, einzig, manche, and wohl
Means “sure,” “certain,” or “reliable”; often closer to “definitely” than to “certain/particular.”
Means “firm,” “solid,” or “fixed”; close to “fixed,” but not to “certain” as in “some/particular.”
Means “definitely” or “absolutely”; stronger and more emphatic than neutral “certain.”
Advanced: broader words
Means “some” or “several”; not “certain” in the sense of sure, but “some” as an amount.
Means “only” or “unique”; it is about exclusivity, not about being certain or particular.
Means “some” or “many a”; used for part of a group, not for certainty or fixedness.
Often means “probably” or “I suppose”; expresses assumption rather than certainty.
Means “constant,” “steady,” or “persistent”; describes continuity and lack of change.
Means “explicitly” or “expressly”; emphasizes clear and direct wording, not the meaning of “certain/particular.”
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Questions about this word
What does gewiss mean?
particular but not named (a certain person)
How do you pronounce gewiss?
gewiss is pronounced [ɡəˈvɪs].
How is gewiss used in a sentence?
That has a certain charm. Translation: Das hat einen gewissen Charme.
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