German word

sicherlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪçɐlɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbcertainly

Example

Das ist sicherlich eine gute Idee.

That is certainly a good idea.

Illustration for sicherlich (certainly)

More examples

Der Rat wird sicherlich hilfreich sein.

The advice will certainly be helpful.

Core concept

A clear green light for a claim, with little room for doubt.

Common phrases

  • sicherlich hilfreich

    certainly helpful

  • sicherlich funktionieren

    certainly work

Similar words

sicher: Expresses confidence that something is certain or true.
auf jeden Fall: Strongly states that something applies in every case.
bestimmt: Expresses a high degree of certainty or firm assertion.
definitiv: Strongly indicates that something is finally settled and certain.

Definition in German

sicherlich bestätigt eine Aussage und bedeutet oft ‚mit großer Sicherheit‘ oder ‚bestimmt‘.

Word origin

Sicherlich developed from Middle High German sicherliche, built from sicher plus the suffix -lich, and became the modern adverbial form.

Usage tips

  • Sicherlich can introduce a confident assumption, so it does not necessarily report a verified fact.

Other meanings

  • definitelyadverb
  • surelyadverb

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