sikker
In Norwegian, "sure" is translated as sikker.
The word sikker is used to describe being certain in one's knowledge or belief. Depending on the context, it can also mean "safe" or "secure". Other related expressions include selvsagt (naturally), greit (alright) and ikke noe problem (no problem).
Meaning: certain in one's knowledge or belief (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine or common gender form is sikker. This form changes to sikre when used in the plural or in the definite form. When you want to say you are "sure about" something, use the construction sikker på.
Did you know?
- While sikker means 'sure', the Norwegian word sur is a false friend that actually means 'sour' or 'grumpy'.
- While sikker means 'sure', the common way to say 'sure!' as an agreement is often jada, which adds a nuance of 'yes, of course'.
- The word sikker shares a common ancestor with the English word 'secure', both tracing back to the Latin 'securus' meaning 'without care' or 'unworried'.
Examples in context
- Er du sikker, Tom?Are you sure, Tom?This sentence shows how to ask if someone is sure.Tatoeba #12476168 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #2648572 by CK
- Er du sikker, Ziri?Are you sure, Ziri?Tatoeba #12476169 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #10216345 by Amastan
- Er du sikker på det?Are you sure about that?This sentence demonstrates using the prepositional phrase to say you are sure about something.Tatoeba #12476171 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #1829542 by Spamster
- Kan du hjelpe meg med dette? – Ja, absoluttCan you help me with this? – Yes, absolutely
- Kan du komme til møtet i morgen? – SelvfølgeligCan you come to the meeting tomorrow? – Of course
- Skal vi dra på kino i kveld? – Ja, klartShall we go to the cinema tonight? – Yes, of course
- Kan du hjelpe meg med å bære de tunge koffertene? – JavisstCan you help me carry the heavy suitcases? – Sure thing
- Skal du være med på festen i morgen? – Helt sikkertAre you coming to the party tomorrow? – Absolutely sure
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Example conversation
Jakob and Ingrid are talking about a meeting time in the kitchen.
- JakobEr du sikker på at det er klokken to?Are you sure it is at two o'clock?
- IngridJa, jeg er helt sikker.Yes, I am quite sure.
- JakobDa er jeg sikker på at vi rekker det.Then I am sure that we will make it.
- IngridDet stemmer, Jakob.That's right, Jakob.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sure” translations and entries sikker, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sikker, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
