This is the 11214th most frequent German word.
sicherheits
The German word "sicherheits-" is a prefix meaning "safety," "security," or "protection."
The word 'sicherheits' functions as part of a compound noun 'Sicherheitsmaßnahmen' meaning 'safety measures'. It denotes elements related to security or safety.
Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen wurden verstärkt, um die Bewohner zu schützen.
The safety measures were strengthened to protect the residents.
Here, 'sicherheits' is part of 'Sicherheitshelm', meaning 'safety helmet', where it serves as an attributive compound indicating the purpose related to safety.
Er trägt stets einen Sicherheitshelm auf der Baustelle.
He always wears a safety helmet on the construction site.
In this example, 'sicherheits' appears in 'Sicherheitsvorkehrungen', which translates to 'security precautions', defining protective measures aimed at ensuring safety.