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zweifellos
undoubtedly
Without any doubt; completely certain and indisputable.
example
Sie ist zweifellos die beste Kandidatin für den Job.
She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job.
zweifellos
undoubtedly
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Meanings
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Word structure
The word is made up of 'der Zweifel' (doubt) and the ending '-los' (-less). The ending '-los' means 'without', so 'zweifellos' (undoubtedly) literally means 'without doubt'.
EXAMPLE
Seine Argumente waren logisch und zweifellos überzeugend.
His arguments were logical and undoubtedly convincing.
Word order
As an adverb, 'zweifellos' (undoubtedly) is flexible. It can stand at the beginning of the sentence in position 1 (then the verb follows) or inside the sentence, usually after the verb and the subject.
EXAMPLE
Zweifellos ist dies die beste Lösung für das Problem.
Undoubtedly, this is the best solution to the problem.
Style and effect
'Zweifellos' (undoubtedly) is used to make a statement sound especially strong and certain. It gives an opinion or statement more weight and persuasive force.
EXAMPLE
Er hat hart für seinen Erfolg gearbeitet, das ist zweifellos wahr.
He worked hard for his success; that is undoubtedly true.
Compare with
zweifellos vs sicher
sure / safe
'sicher' and 'zweifellos' both express that you have no doubt. 'sicher' can be used as an adjective or an adverb and is very normal in everyday language. 'zweifellos' is an adverb and sounds stronger, often also somewhat more formal. It fits well when you want to clearly confirm an opinion or strongly acknowledge an achievement. 'sicher' is more flexible, while 'zweifellos' emphasizes especially strongly: there is no doubt about it.
zweifellos
Ihre Lösung ist zweifellos die beste im ganzen Team.
Her solution is undoubtedly the best in the whole team.
sicher
Du kommst sicher pünktlich an, wenn du den früheren Bus nimmst.
You will surely arrive on time if you take the earlier bus.
In real life
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