make sure in German
make sure in German is sicherstellen, zusehen, sichergehen — make sure means to take action to confirm that something is true or that something happens as intended.
make sure in German
sicherstellen
To make oneself certain (of something, or that something is the case); to verify, to ascertain. [from 17th c.]
zusehen
To make oneself certain (of something, or that something is the case); to verify, to ascertain. [from 17th c.]
sichergehen
To make oneself certain (of something, or that something is the case); to verify, to ascertain. [from 17th c.]
What does "make sure" mean?
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phrase To take action to confirm that something is true or that something happens as intended.
"Make sure the door is locked before you leave."
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phrase Used before a clause to give an instruction that must not be overlooked.
"Make sure you eat something before the flight."
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make sure in a sentence
- Make sure the door is locked before you leave.
- I rang the restaurant to make sure they had our booking.
- Make sure you eat something before the flight.
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What is "make sure" in German?
"make sure" in German is sicherstellen, zusehen, sichergehen. make sure means: To take action to confirm that something is true or that something happens as intended.
How do you use "make sure" in a sentence?
Example: "Make sure the door is locked before you leave." In German, "make sure" is sicherstellen, zusehen, sichergehen.
Are there other ways to say "make sure" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "make sure": sicherstellen, zusehen, sichergehen.
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