ADJECTIVE
gewiss/ɡəˈvɪs/certain; some; particular
gewiss is a German adjective that means certain, some, or particular. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪs/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gewisser" and "gewissesten".
Definitions
1.certain, some (used to refer to unspecified or not exactly defined people or things)(uncertainty; indefiniteness)
a.a particular but unspecified thing or person
In gewissen Situationen muss man flexibel sein.—In certain situations, one has to be flexible.
b.some (plural, part of a group)
Gewisse Leute glauben immer, alles besser zu wissen.—Some people always think they know everything better.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gewiss |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gewisser |
| Superlative | gewissesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gewiss" mean in English?
- "gewiss" means certain, some, or particular. 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.
