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safety reason
A reason related to ensuring safety or protection from danger. It is very frequently used in the plural form 'aus Sicherheitsgründen' (for safety reasons).
Der Flug wurde aus Sicherheitsgründen gestrichen.
The flight was canceled for safety reasons.
The word is made up of 'die Sicherheit' (safety/security) and 'der Grund' (reason). The 's' in the middle is a so-called linking s, which connects two nouns.
Der wichtigste Sicherheitsgrund für die Evakuierung war die Sturmwarnung.
The most important safety reason for the evacuation was the storm warning.
This word is used almost exclusively in the plural form in the fixed expression 'aus Sicherheitsgründen' (for safety reasons). This expression gives the reason for a measure.
Das Konzert wurde aus Sicherheitsgründen abgesagt.
The concert was canceled for safety reasons.
The phrase 'aus Sicherheitsgründen' (for safety reasons) is typical of official announcements and formal contexts. You often hear or read it at airports, train stations, or public events.
Das Betreten der Baustelle ist aus Sicherheitsgründen streng verboten.
Entering the construction site is strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
