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certainly
Expresses a high probability or certainty. It is used to say that you consider something very likely or almost certain.
Das wird sicherlich eine Herausforderung, aber wir schaffen das.
That will certainly be a challenge, but we can do it.
certainly
Used to agree with a statement, but often with a slight limitation or a following counterargument. It means something like 'admittedly' or 'to be sure.'
Sicherlich, dein Vorschlag ist gut, aber wir müssen auch die Kosten bedenken.
Certainly, your proposal is good, but we also have to consider the costs.
The word 'sicherlich' (certainly) is derived from the adjective 'sicher' (sure/safe). The ending '-lich' turns it into an adverb that expresses a high degree of certainty.
Er hat viel gelernt, er wird die Prüfung sicherlich bestehen.
He studied a lot; he will certainly pass the exam.
'Sicherlich' (certainly) can stand in different positions in the sentence. If it stands at the beginning (position 1), the verb follows directly after it. However, it also often stands after the verb.
Sicherlich ist das eine gute Idee.
Certainly, that is a good idea.
When 'sicherlich' (certainly) stands at the beginning of a sentence and introduces a limitation, a conjunction such as 'aber' (but) or 'jedoch' (however) almost always follows in the second part of the sentence. This helps you recognize this special meaning.
Sicherlich, die Reise war teuer, aber sie hat sich absolut gelohnt.
Certainly, the trip was expensive, but it was absolutely worth it.
sure / safe
Both words can express a high degree of certainty about an upcoming event. „Sicherlich“ often sounds like an assessment or a polite assertion, leaving a little more room for a different view, while „sicher“ sounds more direct. Both forms are possible in statements like these.
Sicherlich kommt Anna heute noch zur Besprechung.
Anna is certainly still coming to the meeting today.
Sicher kommt Anna heute noch zur Besprechung.
Anna is surely still coming to the meeting today.
