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.unspecified but particular; some sort of(indefinite, generic)
a.some; certain (of several/few/part of a group, usually with plural noun)
Gewisse Leute halten sich nicht an die Regeln.—Certain people do not follow the rules.
b.a certain (feminine/masculine/neuter) one (preceding a singular noun, indicating a specific but unnamed person or thing)
Ein gewisser Herr Müller hat angerufen.—A certain Mr. Müller called.
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.
