Romanian

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Etymology

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From sigur, based on French assurer. First attested in c. 1820.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.si.ɡuˈra/
  • Rhymes: -a
  • Hyphenation: a‧si‧gu‧ra
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Verb

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a asigura (third-person singular present asigură, past participle asigurat) 1st conj.

  1. (transitive) to assure
    Synonym: încredința
    Te asigur că nu o să pățim nimic.
    I assure you that nothing will happen to us.
  2. (transitive) to ensure (secure the existence of something)
    Adezivul asigură rezistența produsului.
    The adhesive ensures the sturdiness of the product.
    Diviziunile religioase au asigurat un conflict constant.
    Religious divisions ensured constant unrest.
    Terenul îi asigura cetății siguranța.
    The terrain ensured the safety of the fortress.
    Un singur salariu nu poate asigura traiul unei familii.
    One salary cannot ensure a family’s livelihood.
    Manevra aceasta ne va asigura câștigul.
    This manoeuvre will ensure our victory.
  3. (transitive) to insure (file an insurance policy)
  4. (reflexive) to make sure
  5. (reflexive) to look both ways, check for other road users to yield to
    Șoferul care depășește trebuie să se asigure din față și din spate.
    A driver must look in the front and behind before overtaking.

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