adjective
absolute, absolutely
B1
absolut is an adjective/adverb meaning absolute or absolutely. It conveys totality, not degree; usually ungradable (no comparative like 'more absolute'). Antonym: relativ. Used attributively and adverbially; no reflexive or special prepositions. Commonly used for emphasis in spoken and written German.
Examples
Er ist absolut sicher, dass er morgen kommt.
He is absolutely sure he'll come tomorrow.
Die Ergebnisse wären absolut notwendig gewesen, damit das Projekt weiterlaufen konnte.
The results would have been absolutely necessary for the project to continue.
Das ist eine absolute Notwendigkeit für das Projekt.
That is an absolute necessity for the project.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a stamp that says 'ABSOLUT' across something to show it's final and total.
Sounds like 'absolute' in English — same meaning and strong emphasis.
Notes
Used both as an adjective ('absolute') and informally as an adverbial intensifier ('absolut' = absolutely). Comparatives are rare; usually intensifiers are used instead.