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masculine

ˈtsvaɪ̯fl̩

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Translation

the doubt

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Word origin

From zwei ('two'), literally 'twofoldness', reflecting the idea of being torn between two possibilities.

Origin
Old High German
Root
zwifal

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralZweifelirregular

Examples

Ehrlichkeit.

I have no doubt about his honesty.

.

Without doubt, that is the best solution.

berechtigt.

Her doubts are completely justified.

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