VERB
sichern/ˈzɪçɐn/to secure; to safeguard; to back up
sichern is a German verb that means to secure, to safeguard, or to back up. It is pronounced /ˈzɪçɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sicherte" and the past participle is "gesichert".
Definitions
1.to make something safe, secure, or protected(make safe)
a.to guard or protect from danger or theft
Bitte sichern Sie Ihr Fahrrad mit einem Schloss.—Please secure your bicycle with a lock.
2.to guarantee or ensure something(ensure; guarantee)
a.to make sure something is available or achieved
Wir müssen die Versorgung mit Wasser sichern.—We must ensure the supply of water.
3.to back up data(computing/data)
a.to save or back up digital data to prevent loss
Vergiss nicht, deine Dateien regelmäßig zu sichern.—Don't forget to back up your files 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 back up. 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.
