Versichern
Example: Ich versichere dir, dass alles gut vorbereitet ist.
Definition
"Versichern" means to affirm or guarantee something with certainty, often to reassure someone. For example, in the phrase 'Ich versichere dir, dass alles gut vorbereitet ist,' it means to assure or confirm that everything is well prepared.
Etymology
The word "versichern" comes from the Middle High German 'versichern,' derived from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'sichern,' meaning to secure or make safe. Did you know? Its roots relate to providing safety or certainty, much like giving a guarantee or insurance.
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"Versichern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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