Meaning
Protected from harm.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'tryghed' is often more important than 'sikkerhed' in social discourse. While 'sikkerhed' is about locks and police, 'tryghed' is about the feeling that society will catch you if you fall. In the harsh Arctic climate, 'at være i sikkerhed' often refers to being safe from the elements (the cold and the sea) rather than from crime. Safety at sea is a major cultural theme. Many traditional songs and prayers focus on being 'i sikkerhed' from the waves. In Danish tech circles, 'sikkerhed' is the standard term for cybersecurity, often used in the phrase 'it-sikkerhed'.
The 'I' Container
Remember that safety is a container in Danish. You are 'in' it (i).
Sikker vs. I sikkerhed
Never say 'Jeg er sikker' to mean you are safe from a storm. People will think you are 'sure' about the storm!
Meaning
Protected from harm.
The 'I' Container
Remember that safety is a container in Danish. You are 'in' it (i).
Sikker vs. I sikkerhed
Never say 'Jeg er sikker' to mean you are safe from a storm. People will think you are 'sure' about the storm!
Emotional Safety
Use 'føle sig i sikkerhed' when talking about relationships to sound more natural and empathetic.
Tryghed vs Sikkerhed
In political debates, 'sikkerhed' is about defense, while 'tryghed' is about social welfare. Use them wisely!
Test Yourself
Fyld det manglende ord ind i sætningen.
Efter den voldsomme brand er alle beboerne nu i _______.
Vi bruger navneordet 'sikkerhed' efter præpositionen 'i'.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Du vil gerne fortælle din mor, at du er ankommet sikkert til dit hotel.
'I sikkerhed' beskriver tilstanden af at være beskyttet.
Match de danske udtryk med deres betydning.
Forbind udtrykkene.
Disse udtryk ligner hinanden, men har forskellige betydninger.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: Der er en stor hund i haven! B: Bare rolig, gå ind i stuen. Her _______.
Vi bruger 'er du i sikkerhed' for at berolige nogen om deres fysiske sikkerhed.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesEfter den voldsomme brand er alle beboerne nu i _______.
Vi bruger navneordet 'sikkerhed' efter præpositionen 'i'.
Du vil gerne fortælle din mor, at du er ankommet sikkert til dit hotel.
'I sikkerhed' beskriver tilstanden af at være beskyttet.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Disse udtryk ligner hinanden, men har forskellige betydninger.
A: Der er en stor hund i haven! B: Bare rolig, gå ind i stuen. Her _______.
Vi bruger 'er du i sikkerhed' for at berolige nogen om deres fysiske sikkerhed.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, that means 'I am sure'. You must say 'Jeg er i sikkerhed'.
It is common gender (en sikkerhed), but we don't use the article in this phrase.
Sikkerhed is objective (no danger), tryghed is subjective (feeling safe).
Use the verb 'at bringe': 'at bringe i sikkerhed'.
Yes, 'Dine filer er i sikkerhed' is very common in IT.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
No, you can also use 'komme' (to reach) or 'bringe' (to bring).
You can say 'at være i fare' (to be in danger).
No, that is grammatically incorrect in this idiom.
Yes, very often during emergencies or wars.
It is a soft 'd', similar to the 'th' in 'this' but with the tongue lower.
Yes, 'Dine penge er i sikkerhed' is standard banking language.
Related Phrases
at bringe i sikkerhed
builds onTo move someone/something to a safe place.
at føle sig tryg
similarTo feel safe and secure.
uden for fare
synonymOut of danger.
i god behold
similarSafe and sound.
sikkerhedsnål
specialized formSafety pin.
at være på den sikre side
similarTo be on the safe side.
