zeker
certainly
/ˈzeːkər/adverb
Word forms
- comparative: zekerder (more certain)
- superlative: zekerst (most certain)
How it is spelled and how it sounds
The initial 'z' is pronounced as /z/ and the 'e' is long /eː/ in open syllables.
zegenblessingzevensevenzeervery
In connected speech
In rapid speech, the final /r/ in 'zeker' may be realized as a tap or even omitted, blending into the following word.
In the lessons (2 sentences)
s2-les-05 · 12Hoe waren je twee weken? — Nou, ik heb zeker geen slechte tijd gehad.How were your two weeks? — Well, I certainly didn't have a bad time.Open in lesson ↗
s2-les-05 · 20Zeker Martin, ik ben je erg dankbaar.Definitely, Martin, I'm very grateful to you.Open in lesson ↗
In the frequency dictionary
Core #134
Marked known.