war sich sicher, dass

was sure that

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was sure that Used to say someone was certain about something. In German, the phrase is usually combined with a subject and a following dass-clause.
GE: Er war sich sicher, dass in dem alten Palast riesige Schätze sind.
EN: He was sure that there were huge treasures in the old palace.

Sie war sich sicher, dass der Mann log.

She was sure the man was lying.

Tom war sich sicher, dass Maria log.

Tom was sure that Maria was lying.

Er war sich sicher, dass in dem alten Palast riesige Schätze sind.

He was certain that there were enormous treasures in the old palace.

— Das Schloss im Himmel (1986)

Maria war sich sicher, dass Tom das nicht tun werde.

Maria was sure that Tom wouldn’t do that.