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No. 4,110 in German

absolute

"Absolute" in German means "absolute" or "complete" in English, often referring to something unlimited or not relative.

In a sentence

  • Das ist absolut nicht wahr.

    That is absolutely not true.

    Here, 'absolut' is used as an adverb to emphasize the negation of the statement, meaning 'completely' or 'totally'.

  • Sie hat absolutes Vertrauen in ihn.

    She has absolute trust in him.

    In this case, 'absolut' is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'trust,' signifying 'complete' or 'entire' trust.

  • Er ist absolut frei zu wählen.

    He is absolutely free to choose.

    'Absolut' functions as an adverb providing emphasis to the adjective 'frei,' indicating total freedom.

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