gewiss

gewiss

"Gewiss" means "certain" or "sure" in English.

Here, 'gewiss' functions as an adverb meaning 'certainly' or 'surely', to emphasize the certainty of the statement.

Er ist gewiss ein talentierter Musiker.

He is certainly a talented musician.

In this sentence, 'gewiss' is used as an adjective ('gewisse') meaning 'certain' or 'specific', referring to the nature of the doubts.

Ich habe gewisse Zweifel an seiner Geschichte.

I have certain doubts about his story.

Here, 'gewiss' operates as an adjective meaning 'certain' or 'confident', indicating clarity or assurance in one's position.

Nachdem er die Prüfung bestanden hatte, war er sich seiner Sache gewiss.

After passing the exam, he was certain of his matter.