Verb

versichern

Translation

to insure, to assure, to make sure

Ich muss mein Auto versichern.

I have to insure my car.

Er versicherte mir seine Hilfe.

He assured me of his help.

Versichere dich, dass die Tür zu ist.

Make sure that the door is closed.

et4 ((gegen+4)) versichern to insure sth. (against sth.) I insured my house against fire.

j-m et4 versichern to assure sb. of sth. I assure you that everything will be fine.

sich ((et2)) versichern to make sure of sth. He made sure of their support.

Synonyms: zusichern, garantieren (to guarantee); Antonyms: bezweifeln (to doubt)

Prefix 'ver-' + 'sicher' (sure, safe). The meaning is 'to make sure/safe'.

To make something 'sicher' (sure/safe), you 'versichern' it (insure it or assure someone).