unsicher
Translation
uncertain, unsure, insecure, unsafe
Examples
Ich bin unsicher, ob das richtig ist.
I'm unsure if that's right.
Die Brücke sieht sehr unsicher aus.
The bridge looks very unsafe.
Er ist sich über seine Zukunft unsicher.
He is uncertain about his future.
Grammar Patterns
to be unsure/uncertain ((about sth.)) I'm unsure if that's right.
to be unsafe The bridge looks very unsafe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungewiss (uncertain), zweifelhaft (doubtful), gefährlich (dangerous); Antonyms: sicher (sure, safe), gewiss (certain)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix un- (not) + sicher (sure, safe). It can mean 'not sure' or 'not safe'.
Memory Tips
Just like in English, the German prefix 'un-' negates the word that follows. 'sicher' is 'sure' or 'safe', so 'unsicher' is 'unsure' or 'unsafe'.