certainty

Gewissheit, Sicherheit

Das Gefühl oder der Zustand, ohne jeden Zweifel zu wissen, dass etwas stimmt.

In einfachem Englisch: The feeling or state of knowing that something is true, with no doubt.

• I cannot say with certainty.
• His certainty surprised everyone in the room.
• Can you prove with absolute certainty that she was there?

So benutzt man es: certainty about something (She expressed certainty about the result.); with certainty (We cannot predict the weather with certainty.)

Synonyme: confidence, assurance

Gegenteile: uncertainty, doubt

Häufige Wendungen: absolute certainty, with certainty, certainty about something

sichere Sache

Etwas, das auf jeden Fall geschehen wird oder zweifellos wahr ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Something that will definitely happen or is definitely true.

• Victory is now a certainty.
• A second election became a certainty after the talks failed.
• Is promotion really a certainty for her?

Synonyme: sure thing

Häufige Wendungen: a certainty, virtual certainty, certainty for someone