German Phrase
Bist du sicher, dass du keine Hilfe brauchst?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone to confirm that they truly do not need any assistance. It combines a direct yes/no question (Bist du sicher?) with a subordinate clause that clarifies what the speaker is asking about.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to double‑check a person’s decision not to accept help—e.g., in a classroom, at work, or when a friend is trying to manage a task on their own.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Bistdusicher,dassdukeineHilfebrauchst?
Bist (sein)
‘Bist’ is the 2nd‑person singular present of the verb ‘sein’ (to be) used in yes/no questions.
sicher
An adjective meaning ‘sure’ or ‘certain’; it follows the verb ‘sein’ directly.
dass (subordinating conjunction)
Introduces a dependent clause; the verb in that clause moves to the end.
keine (negation with nouns)
Used to negate a noun in the accusative or nominative; here it negates ‘Hilfe’.
Hilfe (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘help’; takes the article ‘die’ in the singular.
brauchst (brauchen)
2nd‑person singular present of ‘brauchen’ (to need); placed at the end of the ‘dass’‑clause.
🗨In Conversation
Bist du sicher, dass du keine Hilfe brauchst?
Are you sure you don’t need any help?
Ja, ich komme schon klar, danke.
Yes, I’ve got it under control, thanks.
✕Common Mistakes
Du bist sicher, dass du keine Hilfe brauchst?
In a yes/no question the verb must come first; ‘du bist sicher?’ is a statement, not a question.
Bist du sicher, dass du keine Hilfe braucht?
The verb must agree with the subject ‘du’; use ‘brauchst’, not the 3rd‑person form ‘braucht’.
Bist du sicher, dass du keinen Hilfe brauchst?
‘Hilfe’ is feminine, so the correct negation is ‘keine Hilfe’, not ‘keinen’.
↔Alternatives
Bist du dir sicher, dass du keine Hilfe benötigst?
Are you sure you don’t need any assistance?
Bist du sicher, dass du keine Unterstützung brauchst?
Are you sure you don’t need any support?
Willst du wirklich keine Hilfe?
Do you really want no help?
Cultural Tip
German speakers often prefer a clear, direct style, especially in informal settings. Adding ‘dir’ (Bist du dir sicher…) makes the question slightly more formal and emphasizes personal certainty. Remember that offering help is common, but respecting a firm ‘nein’ is seen as polite.