De veiligheid
Example: De veiligheid van het gebouw wordt regelmatig gecontroleerd.
Definition
"De veiligheid" refers to the state or condition of being protected from harm or danger, especially in technical or structural contexts. It involves measures and precautions taken to ensure that people, equipment, and buildings are safe from accidents or threats.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de veiligheid" comes from 'veilig,' meaning safe, combined with the suffix '-heid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Did you know? 'Veiligheid' literally translates to 'safety' or 'security' in English, emphasizing protection and well-being.
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"De veiligheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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