NOUN
Gewissheit/ɡəˈvɪshaɪ̯t/certainty; assurance; confidence
Gewissheit is a German noun that means certainty, assurance, or confidence. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪshaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gewissheiten".
Definitions
1.the state of being certain about something(general)
a.inner conviction or sureness about a fact or situation
Ich brauche Gewissheit, bevor ich eine Entscheidung treffe.—I need certainty before I make a decision.
2.reliable, verified knowledge(knowledge)
a.something that is known for sure
Wissenschaft liefert keine absolute Gewissheit.—Science does not provide absolute certainty.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gewissheit | die Gewissheiten |
| Genitive | der Gewissheit | der Gewissheiten |
| Dative | der Gewissheit | den Gewissheiten |
| Accusative | die Gewissheit | die Gewissheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gewissheit" mean in English?
- "Gewissheit" means certainty, assurance, or confidence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gewissheit"?
- "Gewissheit" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪshaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gewissheit" der, die, or das?
- "Gewissheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gewissheit"?
- The plural of "Gewissheit" is "Gewissheiten".
- What part of speech is "Gewissheit"?
- "Gewissheit" is a noun in German.
