ADJECTIVE

gewiss/ɡəˈvɪs/certain; sure; definite

gewiss is a German adjective that means certain, sure, or definite. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪs/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gewisser" and "gewissesten".

Definitions

1.certain; beyond doubt; sure(certainty, assurance)

a.not in doubt; indisputable

Es ist gewiss, dass er morgen kommt.—It is certain that he is coming tomorrow.

Adjective Forms

Positivegewiss
Comparativegewisser
Superlativegewissesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "gewiss" mean in English?
"gewiss" means certain, sure, or definite. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gewiss"?
"gewiss" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "gewiss"?
The comparative of "gewiss" is "gewisser" and the superlative is "gewissesten".
What part of speech is "gewiss"?
"gewiss" is a adjective in German.

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