English–German

“certainty” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvɪshaɪ̯t/

Example

Ich habe die Gewissheit, dass er kommt.

I am certain that he is coming.

Illustration for Gewissheit (certainty)

How to say “certainty” in German

“Certainty” in German is Gewissheit.

A firm inner anchor leaves no room for serious doubt about a person, fact, or expected event.

Full entry for Gewissheit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Gewissheit

Er suchte Beweise, um sich Gewissheit zu verschaffen.

He sought evidence to gain certainty.

Tips for using Gewissheit

  • Gewissheit is feminine, so standard phrases include die Gewissheit and Gewissheit haben, with the latter expressing personal certainty.

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