Sicherheit

safety

noun ZIKH-er-hait Less Common

Also means

security

Usage Note

Sicherheit covers both 'safety' and 'security', plus the abstract 'certainty'. The adverbial phrase mit Sicherheit means 'for certain / definitely'. The compound Sozialversicherung shows the related root sicher in welfare vocabulary.

Examples

"Die Sicherheit der Gäste ist wichtig."

Natural Translation

The safety of the guests is important.

Literal Translation

The safety of-the guests is important.

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