German Phrase
Ist es sicher, Leute über Apps zu treffen?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether it is safe to meet people you have met through mobile applications. It expresses a concern about personal security when arranging face‑to‑face meetings that originated online.
When to use
Use this question when discussing online dating, social‑networking or hobby‑matching apps, especially when you want to gauge a friend’s or a group’s opinion about meeting strangers in real life.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Istessicher,LeuteüberAppszutreffen?
Verb‑Subject Inversion
In yes/no questions the verb (ist) precedes the subject (es).
Predicative Adjective
‘sicher’ functions as a predicative adjective describing the dummy subject ‘es’.
Infinitive Clause with zu
After adjectives like ‘sicher’ you can attach an infinitive clause introduced by ‘zu’ (zu treffen).
Preposition über + Accusative
‘über’ here means ‘through/by means of’ and governs the accusative case (Apps).
Comma before Infinitive Clause
German punctuation requires a comma before a dependent infinitive clause.
🗨In Conversation
Ist es sicher, Leute über Apps zu treffen?
Is it safe to meet people through apps?
Man sollte immer an öffentlichen Orten bleiben und vorher jemanden informieren.
You should always stay in public places and let someone know beforehand.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist es sicher, Leute mit Apps zu treffen?
‘mit’ means ‘with’ and suggests accompaniment; the intended meaning is ‘through/by means of’, which is expressed by ‘über’.
Ist es sicher Leute über Apps zu treffen?
A comma is required before the infinitive clause; omitting it is a punctuation error.
Ist es sicher, Leute über Apps treffen?
When the infinitive clause follows an adjective, the ‘zu’ is mandatory.
↔Alternatives
Kann man sicher Leute über Apps treffen?
Can you safely meet people through apps?
Ist es ungefährlich, Menschen über Apps zu treffen?
Is it harmless to meet people via apps?
Wie sicher ist es, über Apps neue Leute zu treffen?
How safe is it to meet new people through apps?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries safety when meeting strangers from apps is taken seriously. Common advice includes meeting in well‑lit public venues, informing a friend of the location, and avoiding sharing personal details too early. The phrase ‘über Apps’ is neutral; however, using ‘via’ or ‘mit’ instead of ‘über’ can sound less idiomatic.