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gewiss

gewiss

See also: gewiß

German

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *gawissaz (known, certain, sure).

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɡəˈvɪs]
  • Rhymes: -ɪs

Adjective

gewiss (comparative gewisser, superlative am gewissesten)

  1. certain

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Adverb

gewiss

  1. certainly, indeed

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Old English

Alternative forms

Noun

ġewiss n

  1. certainty, surety, that which is certain

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Adjective

ġewiss

  1. certain, sure
  2. trustworthy, reliable; knowing, aware

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Usage notes

  • When used adverbally with mid, (i.e. mid ġewisse), the word means "especially", or "certainly"

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