Learning language
Translation language
adjective · A1 · often · UK/US

определённый

certain

Meaning of определённый

sure; fixed; some but not named

Learn определённый with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A1often

определённый fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
RU[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲɵnːɨj nʲɪˈkotərɨj]
certain
определённый - certain
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 1000"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

определённый with English translation

определённый usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

I am certain he will arrive soon.

Я определённо уверен, что он скоро приедет.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

We need certain papers for the interview.

Нам нужны определённые документы для собеседования.

Learn by topic

определённый belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

определённыйcertain
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
сладкийsweet

определённый synonyms

Related words worth learning together

определённый, некоторый
Core translation: can mean some, particular, or certain depending on context.
несомненный
Means unquestionable, beyond doubt, clearly certain. Closer to strong certainty than to 'some'.
вероятный
Means likely or probable. It is not certainty, but a high chance.
возможный
Means possible. It says something can happen, but not that it will happen.
конкретный
Means specific, definite, or exact. It stresses a clearly named, not general, thing.
Learn 5 related words for free
О
🇷🇺ru
определённый, некоторый

Core translation: can mean some, particular, or certain depending on context.

A1Very Often
Н
🇷🇺ru
несомненный

Means unquestionable, beyond doubt, clearly certain. Closer to strong certainty than to 'some'.

B1Often
🇷🇺ru

Means likely or probable. It is not certainty, but a high chance.

A2Often
🇷🇺ru

Means possible. It says something can happen, but not that it will happen.

A1Very Often
🇷🇺ru

Means specific, definite, or exact. It stresses a clearly named, not general, thing.

A2Often
Т
🇷🇺ru
точный

Means exact or accurate. Often used with numbers, time, information, and measurements.

A2Very Often
🇷🇺ru

Means clear or easy to understand. It stresses clarity, not certainty.

A1Very Often
О
🇷🇺ru
однозначный

Means unambiguous or having only one meaning. Opposite of ambiguous.

B1Often
О
🇷🇺ru
очевидный

Means obvious or clear to everyone. Usually something easy to notice or understand.

A2Very Often
Н
🇷🇺ru
неопределённый

Opposite of 'definite': means indefinite, unclear, or not fixed.

A2Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for определённый

How to pronounce определённый and what this word means

определённый means certain. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce определённый

[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲɵnːɨj nʲɪˈkotərɨj]

определённый translation

certain

определённый examples

I am certain he will arrive soon.

определённый transcription

[ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲɵnːɨj nʲɪˈkotərɨj]

Questions about this word

определённый meaning: what does it mean?

точно известный, без сомнений; также: какой-то, не названный

определённый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

определённый is pronounced as [ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲɵnːɨj nʲɪˈkotərɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

определённый definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I am certain he will arrive soon. Translation: Я определённо уверен, что он скоро приедет.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn определённый in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.