noun
das Sicherheitsbedenken, pl.
concern · security concern
Sorgen, dass etwas nicht sicher ist und jemandem oder etwas Schaden passieren kann.
The German word Sicherheitsbedenken is a compound noun made of two parts:
- Sicherheit = security, safety
- Bedenken = concerns, doubts, reservations
Meaning: concerns or doubts related to safety or security.
Similar words:
- Sicherheitsrisiken (security risks)
- Sicherheitsbedrohungen (security threats)
- Bedenken (concerns, more general)
Difference:
- Sicherheitsbedenken specifically refers to worries about safety/security, whereas Bedenken can refer to any kind of concern.
- Sicherheitsrisiken and Sicherheitsbedrohungen emphasize actual risks or threats, while Sicherheitsbedenken focuses on subjective concerns or apprehensions.
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Examples
Wegen der Sicherheitsbedenken wurde das Event abgesagt.noun
Due to safety concerns, the event was canceled.
Haben Sie bei diesem Projekt ernste Sicherheitsbedenken?noun
Do you have serious security concerns regarding this project?
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