certain

• Wird verwendet, um anzugeben, dass etwas als wahr, feststehend oder konkret bekannt ist, aber nicht näher genannt oder beschrieben wird; auch für eine bestimmte, wenn auch nicht genannte Person oder Sache sowie für Überzeugtsein oder Sicherheit.

Used to indicate that something is known to be true, definite, or specific, but not named or described in detail.

1. Sure or confidentA2formal

   Having no doubt; completely sure about something.

   Sicher

   • I am certain that she will arrive on time.
   • He is certain of his decision.
   • Are you certain about the directions?

   Synonymeassuredconfidentconvinceddoubtlesspositivesureunhesitatingunwavering

   Antonymedoubtfuluncertainunsurewavering

2. Specific but not namedB1formal

   Used to refer to a particular person, thing, or group without naming them explicitly.

   Bestimmt

   • A certain person called while you were out.
   • There are certain rules you must follow.
   • She has a certain charm that attracts people.

   Synonymeoneparticularsomespecificunnamedunspecified

3. Inevitable or definiteB1formal

   Something that is bound to happen; unavoidable.

   Unvermeidlich oder bestimmt

   • Change is certain in life.
   • It is certain that the project will be completed by Friday.
   • The outcome of the election is not yet certain.

   Synonymeassuredbounddefinitedestinedfatedinescapableinevitableinexorablesureunavoidable

   Antonymedoubtfulquestionableuncertainunlikely