gewiss

See also: gewiß

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

gewiss (comparative gewisser, superlative am gewissesten)

  1. certain

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Adverb

gewiss

  1. certainly, indeed

Synonyms


Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *gawissaz (certain), equivalent to ġe- + the Proto-Germanic past participle of *witaną (whence Old English witan). Akin to Old Saxon gewiss, Old Dutch gewisso (Dutch gewis), German gewiss (sure, certain), Old English witan (to know), Old English wīs (wise).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jeˈwisː/

Noun

ġewiss n

  1. certainty, surety, that which is certain

Declension

Adjective

ġewiss

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

Usage notes

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

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Descendants

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