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pewny

//ˈpɛv.nɘ/ | /ˈpɛv.nɨ//
Polishadj

Definitions

  1. 1.
    sure, certain (sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something)
  2. 2.
    sure, certain (sure to happen, inevitable; assured)
  3. 3.
    sure, certain; trustworthy (such that there is no doubt as to one's honesty, reliability, or dependability)
  4. 4.
    sure, certain (evidencing someone's certainty)
  5. 5.
    sure, certain; safe (not in danger and without worries)
  6. 6.
    certain, sure; solid, hard, stable; tough
  7. 7.
    certain, sure; indisputable; unambiguous
  8. 8.
    valid, in force
  9. 9.
    right, proper; efficient; in good condition
  10. 10.
    significant (having a noticeable or major effect)
  11. 11.
    certain; Further details are uncertain.
    • Certus, Pewny/ Bezpieczny/ Wiádomy.

    • Etymon, Verum, Certum, Pewne/ Prawdźywe.

  12. 12.
    The meaning of this term is uncertain.
    • Iuż ya widzę y pewnieiſzy

Synonyms & related words

Word family
Antonyms
Related words (6)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish pewny.

Forms

  • pewniejszycomparative
  • najpewniejszysuperlative
  • napewniejszymiddle • polish • superlative
  • pewienmasculine • short-form • singular
Genitive
Singular
pewnego, pewnej
Plural
pewnych
Dative
Singular
pewnemu, pewnej
Plural
pewnym
Accusative
Singular
pewnego, pewny, pewną, pewne
Plural
pewnych
Instrumental
Singular
pewnym, pewną
Plural
pewnymi
Locative
Singular
pewnym, pewnej
Plural
pewnych

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