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gesichert
secured
Protected from danger, loss, or unauthorized access.
example
Das Gelände ist durch einen hohen Zaun und Kameras gesichert.
The site is secured by a high fence and cameras.
gesichert
secured / confirmed
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Gesichert' (secured/confirmed) is the past participle of the verb 'sichern' (to secure). It can stand before a noun like a normal adjective or be used as part of the predicate.
EXAMPLE
Der Kletterer war mit einem Seil gesichert.
The climber was secured with a rope.
Context clues
The context makes the meaning clear: If it is about buildings or data, it means 'geschützt' (protected). If people are talking about information or knowledge, it means 'bestätigt' (confirmed). In connection with weapons, it means that the safety is activated.
EXAMPLE
Die Verbindung zu Ihrem Bankkonto ist gesichert.
The connection to your bank account is secured.
Use with prepositions
In the meaning 'geschützt' (protected), the preposition 'gegen' (against) is often used to name the danger. With 'durch' (by/through), the means of securing something is described.
EXAMPLE
Das Haus ist gegen Einbruch gesichert.
The house is secured against burglary.
Fixed expression
To express that a piece of information is considered certain, the fixed phrase 'es gilt als gesichert, dass ...' (it is considered confirmed that ...) is often used. It is followed by a subordinate clause.
EXAMPLE
Es gilt als gesichert, dass regelmäßiger Sport die Gesundheit fördert.
It is considered confirmed that regular exercise promotes health.
Compare with
gesichert vs sicher
sure / safe
'sicher' and 'gesichert' can both express that something is protected or reliable. 'sicher' is more general: a road can be safe, a person can feel safe, or a piece of information can seem reliable. 'gesichert' puts more emphasis on something having been actively protected, locked, or confirmed. Data, doors, or evidence, for example, can be 'gesichert'. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with protection and certainty. As a simple guide: 'sicher' often describes the state, while 'gesichert' often describes the result of securing or checking something.
gesichert
Die wichtigen Dateien sind auf einer zweiten Festplatte gesichert.
The important files are backed up on a second hard drive.
sicher
Der Kunde fühlt sich mit dem neuen Passwort sicher.
The customer feels safe with the new password.
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