How do you use "sure" in a sentence?

Are you sure you don't want any help? Can I borrow your pen?' 'Sure, here you go. Make sure you lock the door when you leave.

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Q: What does "sure" mean?

Certain, confident; yes (informal agreement) Sure means certain or confident ('I'm sure he'll come'). It's also used as an informal response meaning 'yes' or 'of course'. 'Make sure' means to verify or ensure. 'For sure' means definitely. 'Sure enough' confirms something happened as expected.

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Meaning: Certain, confident; yes (informal agreement)

确定的，当然

seguro, claro

確かな、もちろん

확실한, 확신하는; 물론

Sure means certain or confident ('I'm sure he'll come'). It's also used as an informal response meaning 'yes' or 'of course'. 'Make sure' means to verify or ensure. 'For sure' means definitely. 'Sure enough' confirms something happened as expected.

「sure」表示确定或自信（「I'm sure he'll come」）。它也用作非正式回应，表示「是的」或「当然」。「make sure」表示核实或确保。「for sure」表示肯定。「sure enough」确认某事如预期发生。

«Sure» significa cierto o seguro («I'm sure he'll come»). También se usa como respuesta informal que significa «sí» o «por supuesto». «Make sure» significa verificar o asegurar. «For sure» significa definitivamente. «Sure enough» confirma que algo sucedió como se esperaba.

「sure」は確か、自信があるという意味です（「I'm sure he'll come」）。「はい」や「もちろん」を意味するカジュアルな返答としても使われます。「make sure」は確認する、確実にするという意味です。「for sure」は絶対に。「sure enough」は予想通りに起こったことを確認します。

sure는 확실하거나 확신하는('I'm sure he'll come')이라는 뜻입니다. 또한 '네' 또는 '물론'이라는 뜻의 비격식적 응답으로도 쓰입니다. 'Make sure'는 확인하다 또는 확실히 하다라는 뜻입니다. 'For sure'는 분명히라는 뜻이고, 'sure enough'는 예상대로 어떤 일이 일어났음을 확인할 때 씁니다.

Examples

Are you sure you don't want any help?
你确定不需要帮忙吗？
¿Estás seguro de que no quieres ayuda?
手伝いは本当にいらないんですか？
정말로 도움이 필요 없으신 건가요?
Can I borrow your pen?' 'Sure, here you go.
我可以借用你的笔吗？''当然，给你。
¿Puedo tomar prestado tu bolígrafo? Claro, aquí tienes.
「ペンを借りてもいい？」「もちろん、どうぞ。」
펜 좀 빌려도 될까요?' '물론이죠, 여기 있어요.
Make sure you lock the door when you leave.
离开时一定要锁门。
Asegúrate de cerrar la puerta cuando te vayas.
出るときは必ずドアに鍵をかけてください。
나갈 때 반드시 문을 잠그세요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'sür', from Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care, safe', from 'se-' (without) + 'cura' (care, concern). The same Latin root gives us 'secure', 'assure', 'insure', and 'ensure'. Being 'sure' originally meant being free from worry or doubt.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal