No. 1,000 in Estonian

kindlalt

Certainly; securely/definitely/confidently.

In a sentence

Ma tean kindlalt, et ma jõuan õigeks ajaks.
I know for sure that I will arrive on time.
In this sentence, 'kindlalt' means 'for sure' or 'certainly' and conveys the speaker's confidence.
Ta ütles kindlalt, et ta aitab meid.
He said firmly that he would help us.
Here, 'kindlalt' conveys the tone of speaking, translating to 'firmly' or assertively.
Me peame sellest kindlalt kinni hoidma.
We must hold on firmly to this.
In this case, 'kindlalt' modifies the verb 'hold on,' indicating the manner of the action, equivalent to 'firmly' or securely.

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