Signification
Confirming one's certainty.
Contexte culturel
In Romania, being 'sigur' is often a matter of pride. If you change your mind after saying 'Sunt sigur', it's polite to explain why. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear 'Sunt de-acord' (I agree) used in similar contexts of confirmation, but 'Sunt sigur' remains standard. In Transylvania, speech can be slower and more deliberate. Saying 'Sunt sigur' carries a lot of weight and is taken very seriously. Younger generations in Bucharest often mix 'Sunt sigur' with English loanwords or use it very rapidly in texting.
Gender Check
If you are a woman, always add that 'ă' at the end: sigură.
Don't say 'Am sigur'
It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Sunt'.
Signification
Confirming one's certainty.
Gender Check
If you are a woman, always add that 'ă' at the end: sigură.
Don't say 'Am sigur'
It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Sunt'.
Use 'Că'
To sound more natural, follow 'Sunt sigur' with 'că' and a full sentence.
Nodding
A firm nod while saying 'Sunt sigur' adds a lot of Romanian authenticity.
Teste-toi
Select the correct form for a woman speaking.
Eu ___ că am dreptate.
A woman must use the feminine form 'sigură' with the verb 'a fi' (sunt).
Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction.
Sunt sigur ___ el vine la ora opt.
'Că' is the standard conjunction used to connect 'Sunt sigur' to a following clause.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Andrei: Vii la film? Ioana: Da, ___ că vin.
Ioana is a female name, so she uses 'sunt sigură'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEu ___ că am dreptate.
A woman must use the feminine form 'sigură' with the verb 'a fi' (sunt).
Sunt sigur ___ el vine la ora opt.
'Că' is the standard conjunction used to connect 'Sunt sigur' to a following clause.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Andrei: Vii la film? Ioana: Da, ___ că vin.
Ioana is a female name, so she uses 'sunt sigură'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's less common. Usually, you'd say 'Sunt în siguranță'.
For 'We are sure', use 'Suntem siguri' (m) or 'Suntem sigure' (f).
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or with your boss.
You say 'Sunt sută la sută sigur'.
'Sunt sigur' means 'I am sure'. 'Desigur' means 'Of course'.
Yes, it means 'I am sure of you' or 'I trust you'.
No, Romanians usually drop the 'Eu' and just say 'Sunt sigur'.
No, that's 'singur' (alone) or 'doar' (only).
Just say 'Ești sigur?' (to a man) or 'Ești sigură?' (to a woman).
Yes: 'Am fost sigur' (I was sure) or 'Eram sigur' (I used to be sure).
Expressions liées
Sunt convins
similarI am convinced
Desigur
similarOf course
Cu siguranță
similarCertainly
Sunt cert
specialized formI am certain
Nu am nicio îndoială
builds onI have no doubt
