gewiss
Meaning and Usage
"Gewiss" in German translates to "certain" or "sure" in English. It is used to express certainty or assurance about something.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "gewiss" is an adverb in German and does not consist of any prefixes, roots, or suffixes. It comes from the Middle High German word "gewiz," which means "certain" or "sure."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "gewiss" has a very close translation to the English word "certain" or "sure" and is used in similar contexts to express certainty.
Example Sentences
- Ich bin mir gewiss, dass ich den Schlüssel hier gelassen habe. (I am certain that I left the key here.)
- Bist du dir gewiss, dass du morgen frei hast? (Are you sure that you have the day off tomorrow?)
Memory Tips
You can remember the meaning of "gewiss" by associating it with the English word "certain" as they share a similar meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- sicher (safe, secure)
- zweifellos (doubtless)
- unsicher (uncertain)
Gender and Plural
As "gewiss" is an adverb, it does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation
As an adverb, "gewiss" does not have a conjugated form, but the verb "sein" (to be) is often used in conjunction with "gewiss" to form sentences. For example:
- Ich bin gewiss (I am certain)
- Du bist gewiss (You are certain)
- Er/sie/es ist gewiss (He/she/it is certain)