certain

ˈsɜːtn̩
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Translation of certain into German

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Adjective

1.

confidence

positive and confident about the truth of something
  • She was certain that she locked the door.Sie war sich sicher, dass sie die Tür abgeschlossen hatte.
2.

certainty

sure to happen or inevitable
  • Winning the game seemed certain after the last goal.Der Sieg im Spiel schien sicher, nachdem das letzte Tor gefallen war.
3.

specific

particular but unspecified or unnamed
  • There is a certain charm to the old house.Das alte Haus hat einen bestimmten Charme.
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Expressions with certain: examples in English and translations in German

todsicher
absolut sicher
She was dead certain she locked the door.
in einem bestimmten Licht
unter bestimmten Lichtverhältnissen
The painting looks different in a certain light.
bis zu einem gewissen Grad
teilweise
She was right to a certain extent.
in bestimmten Kreisen
in gewissen Kreisen
That idea is popular in certain circles.
keineswegs sicher
ungewiss
The success of the project is by no means certain.
schmerzgeplagt
After the marathon, she was hurting for certain.

Synonyms and analogies of certain in English

Examples of certain in a sentence

  • They felt certain about the project's success.
  • It was certain that the sun would rise.
  • Her success seemed certain with all her hard work.
  • She has a certain way of making everyone feel welcome.
  • There's a certain mystery about the abandoned castle.

Translations of "certain" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
bestimmtadj.

At the county court, you can represent yourself in certain cases.

Beim Amtsgericht können Sie sich in bestimmten Fällen selbst vertreten.

bestimmteadj.

They were busting my balls about the way I pronounce certain words.

Sie haben mich damit aufgezogen, wie ich bestimmte Wörter ausspreche.

gewissadj.

Nor do I know for certain the voice was an angel.

Noch weiß ich nicht gewiss dass die Stimme ein Engel war.

gewißadj.

Women of a certain age sometimes feel invisible in the fashion industry.

Frauen im gewissen Alter fühlen sich in der Modebranche manchmal unsichtbar.

gewisseadj.

Her laughter brought a certain loveliness to the otherwise dull afternoon.

Ihr Lachen verlieh dem sonst trüben Nachmittag eine gewisse Anmut.

Adverb / Other
überzeugtadj./adv.

He cocked his ear in the quiet library, certain he heard someone whispering.

Er spitzte die Ohren in der stillen Bibliothek, überzeugt, jemand flüstern zu hören.

gesichertadj./adv.

Different examinations must be carried out until the diagnosis is certain.

Bis die Diagnose gesichert ist, müssen verschiedene Abklärungen durchgeführt werden.

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certain: Examples and translations in context

It's important to guard your neck when practicing certain sports or activities.

Es ist wichtig, den Nacken bei bestimmten Sportarten oder Aktivitäten zu schützen.

The concepts of freedom and control can be mutually exclusive in certain scenarios.

Die Konzepte von Freiheit und Kontrolle können in bestimmten Situationen unvereinbar sein.

Exercise can stimulate the growth of brown fat in certain individuals.

Sport kann das Wachstum von braunem Fett bei bestimmten Personen stimulieren.

In marketing, an opinion leader can sway consumers towards certain brands.

Im Marketing kann ein Meinungsführer Verbraucher zu bestimmten Marken beeinflussen.

The imperial method remains popular in certain industries, like construction.

Die britische Messmethode bleibt in bestimmten Branchen, wie dem Bauwesen, beliebt.

In certain countries, circumcision is a common practice among newborns.

In bestimmten Ländern ist die Beschneidung bei Neugeborenen eine gängige Praxis.

Accidental crossing of paths with certain animals can signal bad luck.

Eine zufällige Begegnung mit bestimmten Tieren kann als Unglücksbringer gelten.

Older books can come under the public domain after a certain period.

Ältere Bücher können nach einer bestimmten Zeit unter Gemeingut fallen.

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for certainof a certainunder certain circumstances
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