Bedeutung
Having no doubt about something
Kultureller Hintergrund
Greeks often use 'απόλυτα σίγουρος' to show passion and commitment to an idea, even in casual debates about sports or food. In Greek business, being 'απόλυτα σίγουρος' is expected when giving deadlines. Hesitation can be seen as a lack of competence. Parents use this phrase to instill confidence in their children or to set firm boundaries. In official documents or testimonies, the more formal 'βέβαιος' is often substituted for 'σίγουρος'.
The 'Gender Swap'
If you are practicing in a group, always correct your gender ending immediately. It's the #1 sign of a fluent speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say you are 'absolutely sure' about everything, people might stop believing you. Save it for when it matters!
Bedeutung
Having no doubt about something
The 'Gender Swap'
If you are practicing in a group, always correct your gender ending immediately. It's the #1 sign of a fluent speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say you are 'absolutely sure' about everything, people might stop believing you. Save it for when it matters!
Body Language
A firm nod while saying this phrase adds significant cultural weight to your certainty.
Short Version
In casual talk, you can just say 'Απόλυτα!' as a one-word answer to 'Είσαι σίγουρος;'
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form for a woman speaking.
Μαρία: 'Είμαι απόλυτα _______ ότι έχω δίκιο.'
Maria is a woman, so the feminine ending -η is required.
Fill in the missing intensifier to mean 'absolutely'.
Είμαι _______ σίγουρος για την απόφασή μου.
'Απόλυτα' is the specific adverb used for 'absolute' certainty.
Match the response to the question.
Είσαι σίγουρος ότι έκλεισες το φούρνο;
The question asks for confirmation, so 'Ναι' followed by the phrase is the logical answer.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θα βρέξει σήμερα; Β: Ναι, το είπε ο καιρός. Είμαι _______ _______.
The standard word order is adverb + adjective.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Gender Agreement
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΜαρία: 'Είμαι απόλυτα _______ ότι έχω δίκιο.'
Maria is a woman, so the feminine ending -η is required.
Είμαι _______ σίγουρος για την απόφασή μου.
'Απόλυτα' is the specific adverb used for 'absolute' certainty.
Είσαι σίγουρος ότι έκλεισες το φούρνο;
The question asks for confirmation, so 'Ναι' followed by the phrase is the logical answer.
Α: Θα βρέξει σήμερα; Β: Ναι, το είπε ο καιρός. Είμαι _______ _______.
The standard word order is adverb + adjective.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! You can say 'απόλυτα σωστό' (absolutely correct) or 'απόλυτα έτοιμος' (absolutely ready).
Yes, 'σίγουρος' is the standard word for daily life. 'Βέβαιος' sounds more like a book or a news report.
You say 'Δεν είμαι σίγουρος'. To say 'I am not at all sure', say 'Δεν είμαι καθόλου σίγουρος'.
No, 'απόλυτα' is an adverb. Only the adjective 'σίγουρος' changes.
Yes, it is very common and sounds very natural in casual Greek.
For 'We are sure', say 'Είμαστε απόλυτα σίγουροι' (masculine/mixed) or 'Είμαστε απόλυτα σίγουρες' (feminine).
Not necessarily, but it is very firm. It depends on your tone of voice.
Yes, but usually you'd say 'Είναι σίγουρο ότι θα βρέξει' (It is certain that it will rain).
Then use 'Μάλλον' (probably) or 'Νομίζω' (I think).
Yes, 'Στάνταρ' (Standard) is used as slang for 'for sure'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
είμαι βέβαιος
synonymI am certain
το υπογράφω
similarI sign it / I guarantee it
δεν έχω καμία αμφιβολία
similarI have no doubt
είναι στάνταρ
slangIt's standard / It's a given
είμαι πεπεισμένος
specialized formI am convinced
