German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Sure (certain)" in German: sicher
sicher
Sure in the sense of certain is sicher. Say Bist du sicher? or Ich bin mir sicher. Na sicher! works as a confident yes. This is not the safety-only reading alone.
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How to pronounce sicher
Say it
ZIKH-er
/ˈzɪçɐ/
ZIKH-er. Soft z as ts or /z/; ich-sound in the middle; final -er light.
"Sure (certain)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sicher | sure / certain Core adjective. | Core adjective. |
| Ich bin mir sicher | I'm sure Certainty. | Certainty. |
| Bist du sicher? | Are you sure? Check. | Check. |
| Na sicher! | sure! / of course! Confident yes. | Confident yes. |
How to use sicher in real life
- 1Double-checking a time
Bist du sicher, dass der Zug um neun fährt?
Are you sure the train leaves at nine?
Bist du sicher.
- 2Opinion
Ich bin mir sicher: das ist der richtige Weg.
I'm sure: that's the right way.
Ich bin mir sicher.
- 3Quick yes
Kommst du mit? Na sicher!
Are you coming? Sure!
Na sicher.
Mistakes English speakers make with sicher
Incorrect: Ich bin sure.
Correct: Ich bin mir sicher.
Use sicher.
Incorrect: sicher as only "safe" here
Correct: sicher = sure/certain on this page
Sicher also means safe, but the headword sense here is certainty.
Good to know
Na sicher! is friendly confirmation. In careful speech, Ich bin mir ziemlich sicher leaves a little room for doubt.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a meeting point
ChatPal
Wir treffen uns am Hauptbahnhof, oder?
We're meeting at the main station, right?
You
Ja. Ich bin mir sicher, Ostausgang.
Yes. I'm sure, east exit.
ChatPal
Bist du sicher wegen der Uhrzeit?
Are you sure about the time?
You
Sicher. Achtzehn Uhr, wie geschrieben.
Sure. Six p.m., as written.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sure (certain)" in German
How do you say sure / certain?
Sicher.
How do you say I'm sure?
Ich bin mir sicher.
Are you sure?
Bist du sicher?
Casual sure!?
Na sicher!
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