Signification
Expressing doubt or lack of certainty.
Contexte culturel
Germans value honesty. Admitting uncertainty is better than lying. Similar to Germany, but often slightly more polite in phrasing. Very similar, often used in professional contexts. Often very direct, sometimes dropping the 'Ich'.
The 'mir' trick
Always add 'mir' to make it about a situation.
Don't be too insecure
Avoid saying 'Ich bin unsicher' without 'mir' unless you mean your personality.
Signification
Expressing doubt or lack of certainty.
The 'mir' trick
Always add 'mir' to make it about a situation.
Don't be too insecure
Avoid saying 'Ich bin unsicher' without 'mir' unless you mean your personality.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Ich bin ___ unsicher.
The phrase requires the dative reflexive 'mir'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Adding 'mir' makes it about a specific situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wollen wir heute Abend ins Kino? B: _____
The dative reflexive is required for the expression.
🎉 Score : /3
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIch bin ___ unsicher.
The phrase requires the dative reflexive 'mir'.
Choose the best option.
Adding 'mir' makes it about a specific situation.
A: Wollen wir heute Abend ins Kino? B: _____
The dative reflexive is required for the expression.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is perfectly fine in professional emails.
No, it is very polite.
Expressions liées
Ich weiß es nicht
synonymI don't know it.
Ich bin mir nicht sicher
similarI am not sure.
