Gewiss Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gewiss" is mainly used as adverb meaning "certainly", "surely" or "undoubtedly". It is also used as adjective and pronoun.

Essential properties of "gewiss"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "gewiss" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "With certainty or without doubt (adverbial)"

"Gewiss", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wird gewiss pünktlich sein.He will certainly be on time.
  2. Das ist gewiss eine gute Idee.That is certainly a good idea.
  3. Sie wird gewiss die Prüfung bestehen.She will surely pass the exam.

2.) "Sure, certain, or indubitable (adjective)"

"Gewiss", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist eine gewisse Sache.It is a certain thing.
  2. Wir haben gewisse Beweise dafür.We have certain evidence for that.
  3. Er hat eine gewisse Vorstellung davon.He has a certain idea about it.

3.) "Some, certain (unspecified)"

"Gewiss", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Gewisse Leute mögen das nicht.Certain people don't like that.
  2. Es gibt gewisse Dinge, die man nicht sagen sollte.There are certain things one shouldn't say.
  3. Gewisse Regeln müssen eingehalten werden.Certain rules must be observed.
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