No. 11,214 in German
sicherheits
The German word "sicherheits-" is a prefix meaning "safety," "security," or "protection."
In a sentence
Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen wurden verstärkt, um die Bewohner zu schützen.
The safety measures were strengthened to protect the residents.
The word 'sicherheits' functions as part of a compound noun 'Sicherheitsmaßnahmen' meaning 'safety measures'. It denotes elements related to security or safety.
Er trägt stets einen Sicherheitshelm auf der Baustelle.
He always wears a safety helmet on the construction site.
Here, 'sicherheits' is part of 'Sicherheitshelm', meaning 'safety helmet', where it serves as an attributive compound indicating the purpose related to safety.
Die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen auf dem Flughafen sind sehr streng.
The security precautions at the airport are very strict.
In this example, 'sicherheits' appears in 'Sicherheitsvorkehrungen', which translates to 'security precautions', defining protective measures aimed at ensuring safety.
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