gesichert
Translation
secured, safe, confirmed, saved
Examples
Die Tür ist gesichert.
The door is secured.
Die Daten sind gesichert.
The data is saved/backed up.
Eine gesicherte Zukunft ist wichtig.
A secure future is important.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is secured ((sth.)) is secured The house is well secured.
a secured ((noun)) a secured ((noun)) He has a secure job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sicher, geschützt; Antonyms: ungesichert, unsicher
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'sichern' (to secure), which comes from 'sicher' (safe, sure). The 'ge-' prefix indicates a completed state.
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'secured'. The 'ge-' prefix often marks a completed action, so the state is 'secured' or 'made safe'.