zweifelsohne
undoubtedly
Expresses that something is certain and indisputable; without any doubt.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist zweifelsohne die beste Kandidatin für diesen Job.
She is undoubtedly the best candidate for this job.
zweifelsohne
undoubtedly
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Meanings
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Word composition
The word is made up of 'Zweifel' (doubt) and 'ohne' (without). So it literally means 'ohne Zweifel' (without a doubt), which makes it easy to understand and remember.
EXAMPLE
Das ist zweifelsohne die richtige Entscheidung.
That is undoubtedly the right decision.
Word order
As an adverb, 'zweifelsohne' (undoubtedly) can stand in different positions in the sentence. If it is in position 1, the conjugated verb follows immediately. But it can also stand after the verb and the subject.
EXAMPLE
Zweifelsohne hat er sein Bestes gegeben.
Undoubtedly, he gave it his best.
Register and style
'Zweifelsohne' (undoubtedly) belongs more to written language or to a formal, elevated style. It is used less often in everyday colloquial speech.
EXAMPLE
Die Ergebnisse der Studie sind zweifelsohne von großer Bedeutung.
The results of the study are undoubtedly of great importance.
Compare with
zweifelsohne vs zweifellos
undoubtedly
Both words express that something is certain and indisputable, and they are often interchangeable. Zweifellos usually sounds more neutral in standard German, whereas zweifelsohne sounds distinctly more elevated and less common. In an everyday sentence, zweifellos is therefore usually more suitable; zweifelsohne is possible in an especially formal style.
zweifelsohne
Diese Entscheidung ist zweifelsohne richtig.
This decision is undoubtedly correct.
zweifellos
Diese Entscheidung ist zweifellos richtig.
This decision is undoubtedly correct.
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