No. 102 in Dutch
zeker
Sure or certain.
In a sentence
Zij is zeker de beste kandidaat voor deze positie.
She is certainly the best candidate for this position.
Here, 'zeker' is used as an adverb meaning 'certainly' to express a high degree of confidence or affirmation.
Weet je het zeker dat je morgen beschikbaar bent?
Are you sure that you will be available tomorrow?
In this sentence, 'zeker' is used as an adverb meaning 'sure' to inquire about the certainty of the statement.
Zeker, ik zal je helpen met je project.
Sure, I will help you with your project.
Here, 'zeker' is used as an interjection equivalent to 'sure' to agree or affirm a willingness to do something.
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