Die öffentliche Sicherheit
Example: Die Polizei sorgt für die öffentliche Sicherheit in der Stadt.
Definition
"Die öffentliche Sicherheit" refers to the state of being protected from danger, harm, or risk in public spaces. It involves measures and actions taken to ensure the safety and orderliness of the community, such as law enforcement and emergency services.
Etymology
The term "die öffentliche Sicherheit" originates from German where "öffentlich" means public or relating to the community, and "Sicherheit" means safety or security. Together, they emphasize the concept of safety for the general public. Did you know that "Sicherheit" stems from the Old High German word "sihherheit," related to being sure or certain?
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"Die öffentliche Sicherheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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