bestimmt

Based on: bestimmen
Goethe B1 Adverb
  1. most likely, certainly
  2. certain
1.

most likely, certainly

Opposite: möglicherweise
(note that "bestimmt" implies that something is highly likely but NOT 100% certain)
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Examples
  • Er kommt bestimmt noch.
  • I'm sure, he'll come (with doubt).
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2.

certain

(as an adjective (with endings then) for things like "I'm looking a certain someone")
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  • Gewürzexpertin Ginger-Marie erklärt, warum bestimmte Gewürze besonders gesund sind.
  • Spice expert Ginger-Marie explains, why certain spices are especially healthy.
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there i was thinking it meant “definitely” all these years…. One for your nuggets or whatever they were called – if you’re still working on them : )

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Im busy with the card game, but the nuggest project is just dormant. It’s got a LOT of potential, I think.
This year’s calendar will have a piece on “bestimmt”, by the way.

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How many meanings does the German word 'bestimmt' have?

bestimmt has 2 distinct meanings: 1. most likely, certainly, 2. certain.

What is 'bestimmt' related to?

The word 'bestimmt' is related to bestimmen.

Where can I learn more about 'bestimmt'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'bestimmt':

The Meaning of ” die Stimme” and “stimmen”
We'll look at the meaning of "stimmen" and what "voice" has to do with being right and voting. And the meaning of the idiomatic German "stimmt".
Vocab: die Stimme, stimmen, die Stimmung, bestimmen, bestimmt, abstimmen, verstimmen,
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Advent Calendar 2 – Certainly not certain
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