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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

  1. adj Completely confident that something is true.
  2. adj Sure to happen; inevitable.
  3. det Used to refer to a specific but unnamed person or thing.

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