Sicher
Example: Ich bin sicher, dass das Wetter morgen schön wird.
Definition
"Sicher" is a German modal particle used to express certainty or assurance about a statement. In the phrase "Ich bin sicher, dass das Wetter morgen schön wird," it conveys confidence that the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "sicher" originates from the Old High German word "sihhēr," meaning safe or certain. It is related to the English word "secure". Did you know? The use of "sicher" as a modal particle evolved over time to emphasize certainty in spoken German.
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"Sicher" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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