NOUN

Sicherheit/ˈzɪçɐhaɪ̯t/safety; security; certainty

Sicherheit is a German noun that means safety, security, or certainty. It is pronounced /ˈzɪçɐhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sicherheiten".

Definitions

1.state of being safe; protection from danger(general/abstract)

a.lack of danger or risk

Kinder brauchen Sicherheit, um sich gut zu entwickeln.Children need safety to develop well.

2.certainty; confidence that something is true or will happen(certainty)

a.sense of assurance or conviction

Mit großer Sicherheit kann ich sagen, dass er kommt.I can say with great certainty that he is coming.

3.collateral; guarantee in financial contexts(technical/finance)

a.object or value given as guarantee for a loan

Die Bank verlangt Sicherheiten für den Kredit.The bank requires collateral for the loan.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Sicherheitdie Sicherheiten
Genitiveder Sicherheitder Sicherheiten
Dativeder Sicherheitden Sicherheiten
Accusativedie Sicherheitdie Sicherheiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sicherheit" mean in English?
"Sicherheit" means safety, security, or certainty. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sicherheit"?
"Sicherheit" is pronounced /ˈzɪçɐhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sicherheit" der, die, or das?
"Sicherheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Sicherheit"?
The plural of "Sicherheit" is "Sicherheiten".
What part of speech is "Sicherheit"?
"Sicherheit" is a noun in German.

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