safe
definitely
A colloquial expression from English used to express that something is certain, sure, or definitely the case.
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns um acht, safe!
We'll meet at eight, definitely!
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Meanings
safe
Used in the original English sense to express that something or someone is secure and protected from danger. Often used in technical or international contexts.
EXAMPLE
Sind unsere Daten auf diesem Server wirklich safe?
Are our data really safe on this server?
Usage tips
Not declined
As an adjective, 'safe' is not declined in German. It always remains unchanged after the noun or as part of the predicate.
EXAMPLE
Die Verbindung ist jetzt safe.
The connection is safe now.
Colloquial language
The word 'safe' is a very informal loanword from English. It is especially common in youth slang and casual conversations.
EXAMPLE
Keine Sorge, die Prüfung schaffst du safe.
Don't worry, you'll definitely pass the exam.
As confirmation
In the meaning 'sicher' (sure) or 'definitiv' (definitely), 'safe' often appears at the end of a sentence. It then functions like a strong confirmation of the whole statement.
EXAMPLE
Ich komme auf jeden Fall zur Party, safe!
I'll definitely come to the party, for sure!
Adjective, not noun
The German adjective 'safe' (safe/sure) should not be confused with the English noun 'a safe' (ein Tresor). The German word for the container is 'der Safe' (the safe) or 'der Tresor' (the safe/vault).
EXAMPLE
Das Geld ist im Tresor sicher.
The money is secure in the safe.
Compare with
safe vs sicher
sure / safe
Both words can express that someone or something is protected from danger. „Sicher“ is the neutral standard German word for this, while „safe“ is marked as a colloquial English expression or is used in technical and international contexts. In normal everyday German, „sicher“ is usually the appropriate choice.
safe
Im internationalen Team gilt der Eingang auch nachts als safe.
In the international team, the entrance is also considered safe at night.
sicher
Der Eingang ist auch nachts gut beleuchtet und sicher.
The entrance is well lit and safe even at night.
In real life
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