sichern/ˈzɪçɐn/to secure; to safeguard; to ensure
sichern is a German verb that means to secure, to safeguard, 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 to protect from danger or loss(make safe/protect)
a.to protect against theft, accident, loss, etc.
Das Gebäude wurde während der Renovierung gesichert.—The building was secured during the renovation.
b.to make sure an area or object cannot cause harm or be harmed
Die Unfallstelle wurde sofort gesichert.—The accident scene was secured immediately.
2.to make certain that something will happen or exists; to ensure(ensure/guarantee)
a.to guarantee or make sure something is provided or exists
Das Unternehmen sichert die Versorgung mit Strom.—The company ensures the supply of electricity.
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 safeguard, 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.
