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absolut

English translation of absolut

absolutely

The word 'absolut' is an adverb in German, just like 'absolutely' in English. It is used to emphasize the degree of certainty, agreement, or truth. For example, you can say 'Das ist absolut richtig', which translates to 'That is absolutely correct'.


Example sentences using: absolut

Das ist absolut korrekt.

English translation of Das ist absolut korrekt.

That is absolutely correct.

This is a common phrase used to express wholehearted agreement or to confirm that something is completely correct or true. 'Absolut' is used here to emphasize the correctness.

Er ist absolut unzufrieden mit seiner Arbeit.

English translation of Er ist absolut unzufrieden mit seiner Arbeit.

He is absolutely dissatisfied with his work.

This sentence demonstrates how 'absolut' can be used to strengthen an adjective, in this case 'unzufrieden' (dissatisfied). It denotes a very strong or extreme sense of dissatisfaction.

Es war absolut trotzdem eine großartige Feier.

English translation of Es war absolut trotzdem eine großartige Feier.

It was absolutely still a great party.

In this sentence, 'absolut' is used to stress the positivity of the statement, even though it may seem contradictory (because 'trotzdem' means 'nevertheless' or 'still'). This is a common way to express positivity in spite of negative circumstances.

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