Absolut
/ap.zoˈluːt/
The German word for absolutely is Absolut.
Absolut is used as an interjection to mean "yes" or "certainly". It can also be used as an adverb to mean "in an absolute manner", with related forms including absolut, durchaus and total.
Meaning: yes, certainly (intj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ap.zoˈluːt/.
Did you know?
- The word absolut shares a common root with the English word 'absolve', as both derive from the Latin solvō meaning 'to loosen'.
- Although it is used widely in modern German, Absolut was originally considered a 'learned borrowing', meaning it was primarily used by scholars and the educated elite before it entered everyday speech.
- In German, using Absolut! as a standalone reply can sometimes feel more intense than a simple 'yes'. It functions as a powerful social agreement that leaves no room for doubt or further discussion.
Examples in context
- Sie haben absolut recht.You're absolutely right.This sentence shows how to use Absolut to mean "absolutely right".Tatoeba #1582021 by al_ex_an_der, translation #737667 by Eldad
- Das ist absolut unmöglich.That's absolutely impossible.This sentence shows how to use Absolut to mean "absolutely impossible".Tatoeba #3019414 by Hans07, translation #8772815 by deniko
- Das ist absolut unmöglich!That is absolutely impossible!Tatoeba #10033848 by Melang, translation #8092955 by kedymera
- Können Sie morgen um 9 Uhr im Büro sein? Ja, unbedingt!Can you be in the office tomorrow at 9 am? Yes, absolutely!
- Können Sie das Projekt rechtzeitig abschließen? Ja, ganz sicher!Can you finish the project on time? Yes, absolutely!
- Möchtest du zum Abendessen ins Restaurant gehen? Ja, auf jeden Fall!Would you like to go to the restaurant for dinner? Yes, absolutely!
- Kannst du mir bitte helfen? Natürlich!Can you please help me? Absolutely!
- Bist du sicher, dass du die Aufgabe erledigen kannst? Ja, absolut!Are you sure you can complete the task? Yes, absolutely!
- Möchtest du am Wochenende mit uns zum Konzert gehen? Auf jeden Fall!Would you like to go to the concert with us this weekend? Absolutely!
- Dürfen wir den Vorschlag so umsetzen? Ganz sicher!Can we implement the proposal like this? Absolutely!
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Example conversation
Felix and Julia are deciding whether to go to the cinema.
- FelixHast du Lust auf einen Film?Do you feel like watching a movie?
- JuliaAbsolut! Welchen Film schauen wir?Absolutely! Which movie are we watching?
- FelixVielleicht die neue Komödie?Maybe the new comedy?
- JuliaJa, das klingt super.Yes, that sounds great.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry absolut.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries absolut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
