No. 2,718 in German
gewisser
"Gewisser" means "certain" or "particular" in English.
In a sentence
Er hat einen gewissen Charme.
He has a certain charm.
The word 'gewisser' is used here to mean 'certain' or 'indefinable,' indicating a quality that is recognized but not exactly defined.
Es besteht eine gewisse Möglichkeit, dass es heute regnet.
There is a certain possibility that it might rain today.
In this sentence, 'gewisse' modifies 'Möglichkeit,' suggesting an uncertain but existent chance of occurrence.
Gewisse Fragen sollten vor der Diskussion geklärt werden.
Certain questions should be clarified before the discussion.
'Gewisse' is employed to highlight particular items from a group, implying they require attention prior to the main event.
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