Mit Sicherheit
Example: Du kannst mit Sicherheit auf meine Hilfe zählen.
Definition
"Mit Sicherheit" is a German expression meaning with certainty or definitely, used to affirm that something will happen or is true. For example, in the phrase 'Du kannst mit Sicherheit auf meine Hilfe zählen,' it means you can definitely count on my help.
Etymology
The phrase "mit Sicherheit" combines the German preposition 'mit' (with) and the noun 'Sicherheit' (security or certainty). 'Sicherheit' derives from the Old High German 'sihhaheit,' meaning assurance or safety. Did you know? The word 'Sicherheit' is related to the English word 'sure,' both tracing back to Latin 'securus,' meaning free from care.
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