sicher
Translation
safe, sure, certain, secure
Examples
Bist du sicher?
Are you sure?
Hier sind wir sicher.
We are safe here.
Er fährt sehr sicher Auto.
He drives very safely.
Grammar Patterns
to be sure/safe Are you sure?
to be sure ((of sth.)) I am sure of the matter.
safe ((from sth.)) We are safe from the storm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gewiss, bestimmt; Antonyms: unsicher
Etymology
From Latin 'securus' (without care), cognate with English 'secure'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'secure' - it means both safe and sure.