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fürwahr — meaning in English

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English meaning

for sure adverb Without any doubt; certainly.
forsooth adv An old word meaning 'indeed' or 'really', now mostly used as a joke.

Senses

fürwahr is used for these senses in English:

for sure Definitely, positively, without a doubt.
forsooth (archaic, or, poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.

for sure — full definition

adverb Without any doubt; certainly.
interjection Used on its own to agree with someone or accept a request.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

sicher