How to Say "Definitely" in Russian

определённо

opredeljónno[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲɵnːə]

The English word "definitely" is translated into Russian as определённо (opredeljónno).

Определённо is used as an adverb to provide an emphatic affirmative answer or to express that something is certain or of course.

Meaning: An emphatic affirmative answer, of course (adv)

What does it mean word for word?

The adverb определённо is derived from the adjective определённый, which means "definite" or "certain".

While определённо expresses certainty or emphasis, the word точно is often used in more colloquial speech to mean "for sure" or "exactly".

As an adverb, определённо is indeclinable, meaning its form does not change regardless of the gender or case of the noun it modifies.

opredeljónno

The root of определённо comes from предел, which means 'limit' or 'boundary', suggesting that something definite has clear borders.
In high-intensity arguments, Russians might use the phrase сто процентов, meaning 'one hundred percent', to replace определённо for maximum emphasis.
When someone says точно as a question, it doesn't mean 'definitely' but rather 'are you sure?'

Это определённо их вина.
It is all their fault, definitely.
This sentence is useful for showing how to express certainty regarding fault using определённо.
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Том определённо не занят.
Tom is definitely not busy.
This sentence is useful for showing how to state that someone is definitely not busy using определённо.
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Я определённо это сказал.
I definitely said that.
This sentence is useful for emphasizing a past action using определённо.
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Это безусловно правда
It is definitely true.
Я определенно поддерживаю эту идею
I definitely support this idea.
Она несомненно придет на вечеринку
She will definitely come to the party.
Ты несомненно решил эту задачу лучше всех
You definitely solved this problem better than anyone else.
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Olga and Dmitry are deciding where to go for dinner.

Ольга Olga

Пойдём в тот новый ресторан?
Пойдём в тот новый ресторан?
Shall we go to that new restaurant?
Дмитрий Dmitry

Определённо, я очень хочу туда попасть.
Определённо, я очень хочу туда попасть.
Definitely, I really want to go there.
Ольга Olga

Тогда я забронирую столик прямо сейчас.
Тогда я забронирую столик прямо сейчас.
Then I will book a table right now.
Дмитрий Dmitry

Это будет отличный вечер, Дмитрий уверен.
Это будет отличный вечер, Дмитрий уверен.
It will be a great evening, Dmitry is sure.

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