bestimmt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- assertive adj Confident and direct in stating opinions or defending one's interests, without being aggressive.
- certain adj Completely confident that something is true.
- concrete noun A hard building material made by mixing cement, water, sand, and gravel, which sets solid.
- definite adj Clearly fixed or limited; not vague.
- definitely adv Without any doubt; certainly.
- determinate adj Distinct, clearly defined.
- determined adj Showing firm resolve; not easily discouraged.
- particular adj Specific; referring to one particular thing rather than things in general.
- positively adv In a hopeful or constructive way.
- special adj Different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.
- surely adv Without doubt; certainly.
Senses
bestimmt is used for these senses in English:
- assertive Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.
- certain Having been determined but not specified.
- definite Having distinct limits.
- definite (linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things
- definitely Without question and beyond doubt.
- determinate Distinct, clearly defined. [from 14th c.]
- determined Decided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
- particular Specific; discrete; concrete.
certain — full definition
- adj Completely confident that something is true.
- adj Sure to happen; inevitable.
- det Used to refer to a specific but unnamed person or thing.