English–German

“definitely” in German

German

Alsobestimmt · unbedingt · definitiv · garantiert

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvɪs/

Example

Du wirst gewiss Erfolg haben.

You will definitely be successful.

Illustration for gewiss (definitely)

How to say “definitely” in German

“Definitely” in German is gewiss.

A settled conclusion with no room left for doubt.

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

Example sentences with gewiss

Sie wird gewiss nicht teilnehmen.

She will definitely not participate.

Tips for using gewiss

  • Gewiss often sounds formal or emphatic in modern conversation, where sicher is usually more neutral.

Other German words for “definitely”

Das wird bestimmt klappen.

That will definitely work out.

Komm unbedingt morgen.

Be sure to come tomorrow.

Das ist definitiv eine gute Idee.

That is definitely a good idea.

Er hat garantiert keine Zeit.

He definitely has no time.

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