security guard
der Sicherheitsmann, die Sicherheitsleute
Loading your saved state.
security guard
A man whose job is to ensure the safety of people, buildings, or events, for example by checking entrances or enforcing rules.
Der Sicherheitsmann kontrollierte die Besucher am Eingang.
The security guard checked visitors at the entrance.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sicherheitsleute |
| genitive | des Sicherheitsmannes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sicherheitsmann | die Sicherheitsleute die Sicherheitsmänner |
| accusative | den Sicherheitsmann | die Sicherheitsleute die Sicherheitsmänner |
| dative | dem Sicherheitsmann | den Sicherheitsleuten den Sicherheitsmännern |
| genitive | des Sicherheitsmannes des Sicherheitsmanns | der Sicherheitsleute der Sicherheitsmänner |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Sicherheitsmann' (security guard) is made up of 'Sicherheit' (security), the linking element '-s-', and 'Mann' (man). The first word describes the area of responsibility, while the second refers to the male person who performs the job.
Der Sicherheitsmann sorgte während des Konzerts für Ruhe.
The security guard kept order during the concert.
This occupation is often used in the constructions 'als Sicherheitsmann arbeiten' (to work as a security guard) or 'als Sicherheitsmann tätig sein' (to be employed as a security guard). Here, the job title follows 'als' (as) without an article.
Er arbeitet seit fünf Jahren als Sicherheitsmann.
He has been working as a security guard for five years.
'Sicherheitsmann' (security guard) often appears with expressions indicating a place or situation, such as 'am Eingang' (at the entrance), 'bei einer Veranstaltung' (at an event), or 'im Sicherheitsdienst' (in security services). These expressions show where or in what professional setting the person works.
Bei der Veranstaltung standen mehrere Sicherheitsmänner am Eingang.
Several security guards stood at the entrance to the event.
