adjectiveadverb

selbstsicher

magabiztos

The German word "selbstsicher" is an adjective meaning self-confident or self-assured.

  • It consists of two parts:
    • selbst = self
    • sicher = sure, confident

Similar words include:

  • selbstbewusst (self-aware, confident)
  • sicher (confident, sure)

Difference:
"Selbstsicher" emphasizes a confident attitude grounded in oneself, often seen as calm and assured in behavior. "Selbstbewusst" can also mean being aware of one’s abilities or presence, sometimes with a slightly stronger emphasis on self-awareness. Both are positive but "selbstsicher" focuses more on outward confidence.

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Examples

Er tritt sehr selbstsicher auf.adverb

Nagyon magabiztosan lép fel.

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