German Conversation · Level 24
90 words
German word
garantieren
Pronunciation
IPA/gaʁanˈtiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbguarantee
Example
Die Firma garantiert die Qualität.
The company guarantees the quality.
More examples
Wenn wir die Rückerstattung garantieren, sind Kunden zufriedener.
If we guarantee the refund, customers will be more satisfied.
Core concept
A responsible party stands behind a product or promised result and accepts responsibility if it fails.
Common phrases
Sicherheit garantieren
guarantee security
Rückerstattung garantieren
guarantee a refund
eine Lösung garantieren
guarantee a solution
Similar words
versichern: A clear spoken or written assurance removes doubt about something being true or certain.
versprechen: A commitment is made to a future action or result, either orally or in writing.
zusagen: A request or proposal is accepted with a promise to carry it out.
gewährleisten: Systems or procedures ensure that a result is achieved reliably.
Definition in German
jemandem oder für etwas verbindlich die Richtigkeit, Qualität oder das Eintreten zusichern und dafür Verantwortung übernehmen
Word origin
German garantieren was borrowed from French garantir and belongs to the wider guarantee word family.
Usage tips
- Garantieren usually takes a dative person and an accusative thing, as in jemandem die Qualität garantieren.