Die Sicherheitskontrolle
Example: Die Sicherheitskontrolle am Flughafen dauert heute länger als üblich.
Definition
"Die Sicherheitskontrolle" refers to the security screening process at places like airports, where passengers and their belongings are checked to ensure safety and prevent dangerous items from being carried onto planes. It involves procedures such as scanning luggage and verifying identification.
Etymology
The word "Sicherheitskontrolle" is a compound of two German words: "Sicherheit," meaning safety or security, and "Kontrolle," meaning control or inspection. This term emerged with the rise of modern security practices, especially in transportation hubs, to describe the necessary checks to maintain safety.
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"Die Sicherheitskontrolle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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