Zeker
Example: Ik ben zeker dat het morgen mooi weer is.
Definition
"Zeker" is an adverb used to express certainty or confidence about a statement, as in the phrase 'Ik ben zeker dat het morgen mooi weer is,' meaning 'I am sure that the weather will be nice tomorrow.' It indicates a high degree of assurance.
Etymology
The word "zeker" comes from Middle Dutch, related to Old Dutch 'sekir,' which itself originates from the Latin 'securus,' meaning 'secure' or 'free from care.' Did you know that the sense of certainty in "zeker" reflects its Latin root's meaning of security and safety?
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"Zeker" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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