Sie schaffte es, einen Platz an ihrer Lieblingsuniversität zu bekommen.
English: She managed to secure a place at her favourite university.
sichern /zˈɪçɜn/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "secure".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- secure
- Translation
- sichern
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | sichern |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + sichern
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft sichern.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Das Unternehmen hofft, nächsten Monat einen großen Auftrag zu bekommen.
English: The company is hoping to secure a major contract next month.
Wenn wir genug Geld bekommen, startet das Projekt im Frühjahr.
English: If we secure enough funding, the project will start in spring.
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