VERB
sichern/ˈzɪçɐn/to secure; to safeguard; to save
sichern is a German verb that means to secure, to safeguard, or to save. 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 against danger or loss(protection)
a.to put protection in place to avoid harm, theft, or damage
Die Polizei sicherte den Tatort.—The police secured the crime scene.
b.to safeguard or guarantee something (e.g., a right, evidence)
Der Vertrag sichert die Rechte der Arbeitnehmer.—The contract safeguards the rights of the workers.
2.to save or back up (data, information)(technology / data)
a.to save computer data
Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Daten regelmäßig.—Please back up your data regularly.
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 save. 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.
