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Gewissheit

certainty

noun guh-VIS-hite Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

assurance

Usage Note

Gewissheit is the state of being certain, from gewiss (certain). Note Gewissheit erlangen (to gain certainty) and mit Gewissheit sagen. The plural Gewissheiten refers to firmly held convictions.

Examples

"Endlich hatte er Gewissheit über das Ergebnis."

Natural Translation

Finally he had certainty about the result.

Literal Translation

Finally had he certainty about the result.

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