Sicher
Example: Ich fühle mich sicher, wenn ich zu Hause bin.
Definition
"Sicher" describes the feeling of being safe, protected, or free from danger or risk. It indicates a state of security where one feels confident and assured, as in the example phrase: 'Ich fühle mich sicher, wenn ich zu Hause bin,' meaning feeling safe at home.
Etymology
The word "sicher" comes from Old High German 'sihhar,' related to Old English 'secure' and Latin 'securus,' meaning free from care or danger. Did you know that the root reflects a long-standing human desire to express safety and certainty in both language and life?
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"Sicher" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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