sicher
safe · secure · sure
Es beschreibt etwas, das ohne Gefahr ist oder bei dem man keine Angst haben muss. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass man von etwas überzeugt ist.
The German word "sicher" is an adjective and adverb meaning "safe," "secure," or "certain."
- Root word: sicher itself, meaning stable, reliable, or free from danger.
Similar words include:
- gewiss (certain, sure)
- zuverlässig (reliable, trustworthy)
- fest (firm, fixed)
- behaglich (comfortable, secure)
Differences:
- sicher emphasizes absence of danger or doubt.
- gewiss stresses certainty or assurance in knowledge.
- zuverlässig focuses on dependability of a person or thing.
- fest relates to physical firmness or stability.
- behaglich refers more to personal comfort and coziness rather than objective safety.
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Examples
Dieses Seil ist sehr sicher.adjective
This rope is very safe.
Das System ist sicher.adjective
The system is secure.
Das Haus sieht sicher aus.adjective
The house looks safe.
Du kannst hier ganz sicher sein.adjective
You can be completely sure here.
Du bist sicher zuhause geblieben.adverb
You surely stayed at home.
Du bist sicher schon angekommen.adverb
You have surely already arrived.
Du fühlst dich sicher hier.adjective
You feel safe here.
Er fährt sicher mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.adverb
He rides safely to work by bicycle.
Die Wohnung ist jetzt ganz sicher.adjective
The apartment is completely safe now.
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