German word

versichern

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈzɪçɐn/

Meaning

  • verbassure

Example

Ich versichere dir, dass alles gut wird.

I assure you that everything will be fine.

Illustration for versichern (assure)

More examples

Die Familie hat das Haus gegen Feuer versichert.

The family insured the house against fire.

Core concept

A seal of certainty placed on a claim, a promise, or protection against a risk.

Common phrases

  • jemandem versichern, dass ...

    assure someone that ___

  • gegen Schäden versichern

    insure against damage

  • sich versichern, dass ...

    make sure that ___

Similar words

bestätigen: Formally recognize a fact or statement as correct.
zusichern: Clearly guarantee or promise something to someone.
versprechen: Make a spoken commitment to do something.

Definition in German

jemandem glaubhaft zusagen, dass etwas wahr oder sicher ist.

Word origin

The verb is built from ver- and sicher, the adjective behind sichern, and its meanings extend from securing certainty for someone to securing an object against risk.

Usage tips

  • Sich versichern, dass... means 'make sure that...', whereas jemandem versichern, dass... means 'assure someone that...'.

Other meanings

  • make sureverb
  • insureverb
  • assertverb

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