100%ig
100% pure
Complete, pure, or without restriction; in full measure.
EXAMPLE
Das T-Shirt besteht aus 100%iger Baumwolle.
The T-shirt is made of 100% cotton.
100%ig
100%
100%ig – 100%iger – am 100%igsten
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Meanings
100%ig
100% certain
Absolutely certain or reliable; without any remaining doubt or uncertainty.
EXAMPLE
Eine 100%ige Garantie für den Erfolg der Behandlung gibt es nicht.
There is no 100% guarantee that the treatment will be successful.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | 100%ig |
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| comparative | 100%iger |
| superlative | am 100%igsten |
After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
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| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'100%ig' consists of the percentage '100%' and the ending '-ig', which turns it into an adjective. Before a noun, the adjective takes the appropriate ending depending on the sentence, for example '100%ige' or '100%iger'.
EXAMPLE
Der Hersteller verspricht 100%ige Qualität.
The manufacturer promises 100% quality.
Ein 100%iger Erfolg ist das noch nicht.
That is not a 100% success yet.
Material descriptions
When referring to fabrics and materials, '100%ig' frequently appears with 'aus' (made of) and a material description. The material description indicates the substance that something is made entirely of.
EXAMPLE
Der Pullover ist aus 100%iger Schurwolle gefertigt.
The sweater is made of 100% virgin wool.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'absolutely certain', '100%ig' is often used with words such as 'Garantie' (guarantee), 'Sicherheit' (certainty), 'Gewissheit' (certainty), or 'Zuverlässigkeit' (reliability).
EXAMPLE
Eine 100%ige Sicherheit kann niemand versprechen.
No one can promise 100% certainty.
Für den Termin gibt es noch keine 100%ige Gewissheit.
There is still no 100% certainty about the appointment.
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