No. 430 in Danish
sikker
"Safe" or "certain."
In a sentence
Jeg er sikker på, at vi finder en løsning.
I am sure that we will find a solution.
In this sentence, 'sikker' means 'sure' or 'certain,' referring to confidence in finding a solution.
Denne dør er ikke sikker nok til at beskytte værdigenstande.
This door is not secure enough to protect valuables.
Here, 'sikker' means 'secure' or 'safe,' describing the quality of the door in terms of security.
Du skal være sikker på det, før du træffer en beslutning.
You need to be certain about it before making a decision.
In this context, 'sikker' conveys the sense of being sure or certain, similar to the first example, but emphasizes the decision-making process.
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