Die Sicherheit
Example: Die Sicherheit der Passagiere hat oberste Priorität im Flugzeug.
Definition
"Die Sicherheit" refers to the state of being safe from harm, danger, or risk. It encompasses measures and conditions that protect people, property, or information, ensuring that no injury, loss, or damage occurs. For example, "die Sicherheit" of passengers is a top priority on airplanes.
Etymology
The German word "die Sicherheit" comes from the adjective "sicher," meaning safe or secure, combined with the suffix "-heit," which forms abstract nouns indicating a state or quality. The term literally means the condition or quality of being safe. Did you know? The root "sicher" traces back to Old High German "sihhar," emphasizing certainty and protection.
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"Die Sicherheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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