definitiv

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Translation of definitiv into English,

Adverb

1.
Betonung der Gewissheit, entschlossen
  • She will definitely win the race.Sie wird definitiv das Rennen gewinnen.
  • He definitely chose the red shirt.Er hat sich entschieden für das rote Hemd.
2.
Sicherheit, Endgültigkeit
  • The question was answered definitively..Die Frage wurde definitiv beantwortet
  • The case was definitively closed by the judge.Der Fall wurde vom Richter endgültig geschlossen.
3.
Gewissheit
US
  • She will win the race, sure as shooting.Sie wird das Rennen gewinnen, ganz bestimmt.

Adjective

1.
explizit, Qualität
  • The definitive answer was provided by the expert.Die definitive Antwort wurde vom Experten gegeben.
  • The definitive performance of the play was unforgettable.Die maßgebliche Aufführung des Stücks war unvergesslich.
2.
Entscheidung
Rare
  • He was definite about his career choice.Er war entschlossen in Bezug auf seine Berufswahl.

Abbreviation

umgangssprachliche Zustimmung
RareSlangUK
  • I will defo be there tonight.Ich werde heute Abend definitiv da sein.
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Expressions with definitiv: translations and examples in English

She will definitely maybe attend the party.
After the fall, he was hurt for certain and needed help.

Synonyms and analogies of definitiv in German

Antonyms

adv.eigentlichkaumkeineswegswenig

Other examples with definitiv

He definitely chose the red shirt.
Er hat sich entschieden für das rote Hemd.
The case was definitively closed by the judge.
Der Fall wurde vom Richter endgültig geschlossen.
The definitive performance of the play was unforgettable.
Die maßgebliche Aufführung des Stücks war unvergesslich.

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

Adverb
definitelyadv.

Diese großzügigen Pensionen lagen definitiv vor unserer Zeit im öffentlichen Dienst.

Those generous pensions were definitely before our time in public service.

certainlyadv.

Ihre Leistung war solide, aber heute Abend definitiv nichts Besonderes.

Her performance was decent, though certainly nothing to write home about tonight.

definitivelyadv.

Die Leistung seines Teams hat in dieser Saison definitiv alle Erwartungen übertroffen.

His team's performance definitively surpassed all expectations this season.

absolutelyadv.

Du bist definitiv für das Stipendium im Rennen, also halt deine Noten oben.

You're absolutely in the mix for the scholarship, so keep your grades up.

finallyadv.

Aber keine Sorge, jetzt reichts definitiv mit bösen Spritzen und Doktoren.

But no worries, finally enough now with nasty injections and doctors.

Adjective
definiteadj.

Wer dieses Team so effektiv führen kann, ist definitiv Offiziersmaterial.

Anyone who can lead that team so effectively is definite officer material.

definitiveadj.

Dem Satz fehlte eine Einschränkung, wodurch er zu definitiv klang.

The sentence lacked a qualifier, making it overly definitive.

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definitiv: Examples and translations in context

Ein Umzug in ein größeres Büro steht jetzt definitiv zur Debatte.

A move to a bigger office is definitely on the cards now.

Sie hat definitiv eine Affäre mit dem Typen aus ihrem Sprachkurs.

She definitely has something going with that guy from her language class.

Sein neuer Titel ist ihm definitiv schon zu Kopf gestiegen.

His new title has definitely gone to his head already.

Die Nachricht über den Unfall wird seinen Eltern definitiv das Herz brechen.

The news about the accident will definitely break his parents' hearts.

In dieser Firma muss der Nachwuchs sein Brot definitiv verdienen.

In this company, junior staff definitely sing for their supper.

Diese provokante Werbung wird bei konservativen Kunden definitiv eine Reaktion hervorrufen.

That provocative advertisement will definitely spark a reaction among conservative customers.

Das Spiel ist schwierig, aber klare Anleitungen sind definitiv ein Vorteil.

The game is difficult, though clear tutorials are definitely a plus.

Mein Aufschlag im Tennis ist definitiv eingerostet nach zwei Jahren ohne Spiel.

My tennis serve has definitely rusted out after two years without playing.

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