versichern
Translation
to insure, to assure, to assert, to make sure
Examples
Ich versichere mein Haus gegen Feuer.
I insure my house against fire.
Er versicherte mir, dass alles gut wird.
He assured me that everything will be fine.
Ich kann dir versichern, dass es sicher ist.
I can assure you that it is safe.
Er versicherte sich seiner Unterstützung.
He made sure of his support.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((against sth.)) to insure sth. against sth. I insured my car against theft.
((sb.)) ((that...)) to assure sb. that... He assured me that he would help.
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to assure sb. of sth. I can assure you of my full support.
sich ((sth.gen)) versichern to make sure of sth. He made sure of their approval.
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Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix often used for completion or change) + 'sicher' (sure, safe). Literally 'to make sure/safe'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'sicher' (sure/safe). When you 'versichern' something, you make it 'sure' (insure it). When you 'versichern' someone, you make them 'sure' (assure them).