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garantieren
to guarantee
To firmly assure or promise that something specific will happen or be the case.
example
Ich kann dir nicht garantieren, dass wir die Karten noch bekommen.
I can't guarantee you that we'll still get the tickets.
garantieren
to guarantee
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Usage tips
Verbs ending in -ieren
The ending '-ieren' often indicates a word from another language. Such verbs are always regular and form the perfect tense with 'haben' (to have) and the participle ending in '-t' (garantiert).
EXAMPLE
Er hat mir garantiert, dass er pünktlich sein wird.
He guaranteed me that he would be on time.
Dative and accusative object
'Garantieren' (to guarantee) is often used with two objects: The person to whom something is guaranteed is in the dative, and the thing that is guaranteed is in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Der Verkäufer garantiert dem Kunden eine schnelle Lieferung.
The salesperson guarantees the customer fast delivery.
Use with 'dass'
'Garantieren' (to guarantee) is very often used with a subordinate clause that begins with 'dass' (that). This explains the promise or assurance more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Wir können garantieren, dass Ihre Daten sicher sind.
We can guarantee that your data is secure.
Use with 'für'
When it comes to liability for a product, the preposition 'für' + accusative is often used.
EXAMPLE
Der Handwerker garantiert für die Qualität seiner Arbeit.
The craftsman guarantees the quality of his work.
Compare with
garantieren vs versprechen
to promise
'garantieren' and 'versprechen' both mean that someone assures that something will happen or is true. 'versprechen' is very common in everyday language and personal: you tell someone that you will do something. 'garantieren' sounds stronger and more binding. It fits well when you are very sure or take responsibility for a result. Learners may confuse the words because both express an assurance. As a simple guideline: a person can promise something; someone who guarantees something sounds more certain and often somewhat more official.
garantieren
Der Händler garantiert, dass das Gerät zwei Jahre funktioniert.
The dealer guarantees that the device will work for two years.
versprechen
Die Mitarbeiterin verspricht, die Unterlagen heute noch zu schicken.
The employee promises to send the documents today.
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