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German Phrase

Sie geben dir Sicherheit.

/ziː ˈɡeːbn̩ diːɐ̯ ˈzɪçɐhaɪt/
Meaning"They give you safety."
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Meaning

The sentence means ‘They give you safety/security.’ It can refer to physical protection, emotional reassurance, or any situation where someone or something provides a sense of security.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to point out that a person, group, or system is providing you with protection or peace of mind – for example, talking about police, a security system, a supportive friend, or a reliable service.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SiegebendirSicherheit

1

Sie (3rd person plural)

In this sentence 'Sie' is the third‑person plural pronoun meaning 'they', not the formal 'you'.

2

geben (present tense)

The verb 'geben' is conjugated as 'geben' for 3rd person plural in the present tense.

3

dir (dative pronoun)

‘dir’ is the dative form of the informal second‑person singular pronoun, used because the verb ‘geben’ takes a dative object for the recipient.

4

Sicherheit (noun)

‘Sicherheit’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘safety’ or ‘security’; it functions as the direct object (accusative) of ‘geben’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich fühle mich bei der neuen Arbeit etwas unsicher.

I feel a bit insecure at the new job.

Keine Sorge, sie geben dir Sicherheit.

Don’t worry, they give you security.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sie geben Ihnen Sicherheit.

    ‘Ihnen’ is the formal dative; it does not match the informal ‘dir’ in this sentence.

  • Sie gibst dir Sicherheit.

    ‘gibst’ is the 2nd‑person singular form; the subject is ‘Sie’ (they), so the correct form is ‘geben’.

  • Sie geben dir Sicherheiten.

    ‘Sicherheiten’ is the plural of ‘Sicherheit’ and changes the meaning; the singular is needed here.

↔Alternatives

  • Sie sorgen für deine Sicherheit.

    They ensure your safety.

  • Sie verschaffen dir Sicherheit.

    They provide you with security.

  • Sie geben dir ein sicheres Gefühl.

    They give you a feeling of safety.

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Cultural Tip

In German, ‘Sicherheit’ can describe both concrete safety (e.g., a locked door) and abstract security (e.g., financial stability). Pay attention to the pronoun choice: ‘Sie’ as ‘they’ pairs with the informal dative ‘dir’, while the formal ‘you’ would be ‘Sie geben Ihnen Sicherheit.’ Mixing formal and informal pronouns is a common slip for learners.