ADJECTIVE

bestimmt/bəˈʃtɪmt/certain; definite; certainly

bestimmt is a German adjective that means certain, definite, or certainly. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtɪmt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "bestimmter" and "bestimmtesten".

Definitions

1.certain; clear and definite(adjective, quality)

a.clear and unambiguous

Sie gab eine bestimmte Antwort.—She gave a definite answer.

2.certainly; definitely (used for emphasis or assertion)(adverb, manner)

a.undoubtedly; surely

Er kommt bestimmt morgen.—He is definitely coming tomorrow.

Adjective Forms

Positivebestimmt
Comparativebestimmter
Superlativebestimmtesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "bestimmt" mean in English?
"bestimmt" means certain, definite, or certainly. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "bestimmt"?
"bestimmt" is pronounced /bəˈʃtɪmt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "bestimmt"?
The comparative of "bestimmt" is "bestimmter" and the superlative is "bestimmtesten".
What part of speech is "bestimmt"?
"bestimmt" is a adjective in German.

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