sichern/ˈzɪçɐn/to secure; to save; to ensure
sichern is a German verb that means to secure, to save, or to ensure. It is pronounced /ˈzɪçɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sicherte" and the past participle is "gesichert".
Definitions
1.to make something safe or protect it from danger(make safe/protect)
a.to prevent access or damage
Die Polizei hat das Gebäude gesichert.—The police secured the building.
b.to make sure something is fastened or protected
Bitte sichern Sie Ihren Sitzplatz mit dem Sicherheitsgurt.—Please secure your seat with the seatbelt.
2.to save or back up data(back up/save data)
a.to make a backup copy of files
Vergessen Sie nicht, Ihre Daten regelmäßig zu sichern.—Don't forget to back up your data regularly.
3.to ensure or guarantee something(guarantee/ensure)
a.to make sure something happens or is true
Wir müssen die Qualität der Produkte sichern.—We must ensure the quality of the products.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sichern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sichere |
| Present (du) | sicherst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sichert |
| Preterite (ich) | sicherte |
| Participle II | gesichert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sicherte |
| Imperative (singular) | sichere |
| Imperative (plural) | sichert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sichern" mean in English?
- "sichern" means to secure, to save, or to ensure. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sichern"?
- "sichern" is pronounced /ˈzɪçɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sichern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sichern" is "gesichert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sichern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sichern" becomes "sicherte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sichern"?
- "sichern" is a verb in German.
