sichern
Translation
to secure, to save (data), to ensure, to make safe
Examples
Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Daten.
Please save your data.
Die Polizei sicherte den Tatort.
The police secured the crime scene.
Er sicherte sich einen Platz im Finale.
He secured himself a place in the final.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to secure/save sth. Please save your documents.
sich ((et3)) ((et4)) to secure sth. for oneself He secured the best seat for himself.
((et4)) ((gegen+4)) to secure sth. against sth. The house is secured against theft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schützen, gewährleisten, bewahren; Antonyms: gefährden, riskieren
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'sicher' (safe, secure). It means to make something 'sicher'.
Memory Tips
The word 'sicher' (safe) is right inside 'sichern'. Think of it as the action of making something safe.