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The feeling of being safe, protected, cared for, and emotionally secure. It describes a state of deep trust and inner peace.
In den Armen ihrer Mutter fühlte das Kind eine tiefe Geborgenheit.
In its mother's arms, the child felt a deep sense of security.
'Geborgenheit' (security) is derived from the participle 'geborgen' (safe/sheltered), which belongs to the verb 'bergen' (to rescue, to bring to safety). So it describes the feeling of being safe and protected.
Ein eigenes Zuhause gibt vielen Menschen ein Gefühl von Geborgenheit.
Having a home of their own gives many people a sense of security.
As the name for a deep, all-encompassing feeling, 'Geborgenheit' (security) is used almost exclusively in the singular. It describes a state and is not countable.
Sie fand bei ihren Großeltern die Geborgenheit, die sie vermisst hatte.
She found with her grandparents the security she had been missing.
Since 'Geborgenheit' (security) is a feeling, it is often used with verbs of feeling and giving. Typical phrases are 'Geborgenheit fühlen' (to feel security), 'spüren' (to sense), 'suchen' (to seek), 'finden' (to find), or 'Geborgenheit geben' (to give someone security).
Kinder brauchen ein Umfeld, das ihnen Geborgenheit gibt.
Children need an environment that gives them security.
safety / certainty / security
'die Sicherheit' and 'die Geborgenheit' both describe not being threatened. However, 'Sicherheit' is more general and can also be meant in a very practical sense, for example safety in traffic, at home, or at work. 'Geborgenheit' describes an inner feeling more strongly: you feel protected, calm, and emotionally cared for. So 'Sicherheit' also fits rules, technology, and danger. 'Geborgenheit' fits more with family, home, closeness, and trust.
Bei ihren Großeltern fühlt Lisa viel Geborgenheit.
Lisa feels a great sense of security at her grandparents' house.
Wegen des Sturms prüft die Firma die Sicherheit der Baustelle.
Because of the storm, the company is checking the safety of the construction site.