Bedeutung
Certain about something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians often use 'ganske sikker' (quite sure) as a form of modesty, even when they are certain. This avoids appearing 'skråsikker' (cocky). The concept of 'Trygghet' (security) is linked to 'sikker'. Being sure is part of being a reliable member of the community. In Norwegian meetings, being 'sikker på' something usually requires data or evidence. It's not just a feeling. Norway is highly digitized. You will see 'Er du sikker?' on every app and website for banking (Vipps) or taxes (Altinn).
The 'På' Rule
If you forget everything else, remember: it's always 'på'. Never 'om', never 'av'.
Don't over-use it
If you say 'Jeg er helt sikker' about everything, people might think you are arrogant. Use 'ganske' to sound more natural.
Bedeutung
Certain about something.
The 'På' Rule
If you forget everything else, remember: it's always 'på'. Never 'om', never 'av'.
Don't over-use it
If you say 'Jeg er helt sikker' about everything, people might think you are arrogant. Use 'ganske' to sound more natural.
Sub-clause order
After 'at', the subject comes first. 'Jeg er sikker på at *han* (S) *er* (V) her.'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg er helt sikker ___ at vi vinner.
In Norwegian, the fixed collocation is always 'sikker på'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
It uses 'være', the correct preposition 'på', and the correct sub-clause word order.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du sikker på at bussen går nå? B: Ja, jeg er ___ sikker.
'Helt sikker' is the standard way to say 'completely sure'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are 90% sure, but not 100%. What do you say?
'Ganske' modifies the certainty to 'quite' or 'fairly'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg er helt sikker ___ at vi vinner.
In Norwegian, the fixed collocation is always 'sikker på'.
Choose the correct option:
It uses 'være', the correct preposition 'på', and the correct sub-clause word order.
A: Er du sikker på at bussen går nå? B: Ja, jeg er ___ sikker.
'Helt sikker' is the standard way to say 'completely sure'.
You are 90% sure, but not 100%. What do you say?
'Ganske' modifies the certainty to 'quite' or 'fairly'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, that is a literal translation from English and sounds wrong in Norwegian. Use 'på'.
'Sikker' is about certainty and facts. 'Trygg' is about feeling safe and secure emotionally.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use 'Jeg er ikke sikker på...' or 'Jeg er usikker på...'.
Yes, 'Er bilen sikker?' means 'Is the car safe?'. But 'sikker på' is for certainty.
It's a cultural habit to avoid being too direct or appearing 'all-knowing'.
Yes, 'Vi er sikre på...', but in the fixed phrase 'være sikker på', many people use the singular.
It means being 'cocky' or 'stubbornly sure' even if you might be wrong.
Yes, e.g., 'Jeg er sikker på å vinne' (I am sure of winning).
Yes, older translations use 'viss på' more often, but modern ones use 'sikker på'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å være overbevist om
synonymTo be convinced of
å stole på
similarTo trust in
å vite sikkert
similarTo know for sure
å være usikker på
contrastTo be unsure about
å være trygg på
similarTo be confident/secure in
