🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

zuversichtlich

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsuːfɛʁˈzɪçtliç

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Confidently/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt.li/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er sprach zuversichtlich während der Präsentation."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a manner that shows certainty or assurance.

    "She spoke confidently during the presentation, impressing everyone in the room."
  2. 2

    With full assurance or trust in oneself.

    "He confidently approached the challenge, knowing he had prepared well."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'confidently' is derived from the Latin root 'confidere', meaning 'to trust', which evolved through Middle English as 'confident', indicating a state of assurance or certainty. The adverbial form was formed in the late 14th century, emphasizing the manner of acting with confidence.

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