German - English (British) translations for "sicher"
"sicher" German translation
Translation
sure
Definition
Sicher is a German adjective that translates to 'safe' or 'secure'. It refers to the state of being free from danger, harm, or risk.
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: safe
Ich fühle mich sicher in meinem eigenen Haus.
I feel safe in my own house.
Meaning: sure
Bist du sicher, dass du den richtigen Weg genommen hast?
Are you sure you took the right way?
Meaning: certain
Ich bin mir sicher, dass er die Prüfung bestehen wird.
I am certain that he will pass the exam.
Meaning: secure
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass alle Fenster geschlossen sind.
Please make sure that all windows are closed.
Meaning: confident
Sie ist sich ihrer Fähigkeiten sicher und geht selbstbewusst voran.
She is confident in her abilities and moves forward with confidence.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich fühle mich sicher in meiner Wohnung.
A1: I feel safe in my apartment.
A1: Bitte schließen Sie die Tür ab, um sicher zu sein.
A1: Please lock the door to be safe.
A1: Kannst du mir helfen? Ich bin nicht sicher, wie das funktioniert.
A1: Can you help me? I'm not sure how this works.
B1: Sie hat sich sicher für den Job beworben.
B1: She definitely applied for the job.
B1: Wenn du dich beeilst, wirst du sicher den Zug erreichen.
B1: If you hurry, you will surely catch the train.
B2: Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob ich genug Geld dabei habe.
B2: I'm not certain if I have enough money with me.
C1: Er hat es geschafft, seine Familie finanziell abzusichern.
C1: He managed to financially secure his family.
C1: Die Regierung muss Maßnahmen ergreifen, um die öffentliche Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
C1: The government needs to take measures to ensure public safety.
C2: Nachdem er jahrelang hart gearbeitet hatte, konnte er sich endlich eine sichere Zukunft aufbauen.
C2: After years of hard work, he was finally able to build a secure future for himself.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In everyday usage, sicher can refer to physical safety, such as the safety of a building or vehicle. For example, if someone asks if a car is safe to drive, they might ask: 'Ist das Auto sicher?' In this context, sicher means that the car is in good condition and unlikely to break down or cause an accident.
However, sicher can also refer to emotional safety or security. For instance, if someone says they feel unsafe in a particular situation or environment, they might say: 'Ich fühle mich nicht sicher hier.' This could mean that they feel threatened or vulnerable in some way. Alternatively, if someone says they feel secure in their job or relationship, they might say: 'Ich fühle mich sicher bei meiner Arbeit/meinem Partner.' In this case, sicher means that they feel confident and protected.
It's worth noting that sicher can also be used in idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. For example, jemandem etwas versprechen wie in Stein gemeißelt - 'to promise something to someone as if it were carved in stone' - can be shortened to 'jemandem etwas sicher versprechen'. In this case, sicher doesn't mean safe or secure in the literal sense, but rather emphasizes the certainty of the promise.