die Sicherung, -en
fuse · security
Ein kleines Teil in einem Gerät, das den Strom unterbricht, wenn es zu viel wird, damit nichts kaputtgeht.
The German word "Sicherung" is a noun meaning "securing," "protection," or "fuse" (in a technical/electrical sense). It comes from the verb "sichern" which means "to secure" or "to safeguard."
Words it is made of:
- Sicherung (from sichern) = securing or safeguarding.
Similar words:
- Schutz (protection)
- Absicherung (insurance, backing)
- Vorsorge (precaution)
- Fassung (fuse, specifically for electrical fuses)
Differences:
- Sicherung can be both an abstract term for the act of securing or a concrete object like an electrical fuse.
- Schutz is more about protection as a general concept.
- Absicherung emphasizes the idea of insurance or backup.
- Vorsorge focuses on precautionary measures.
- Fassung refers specifically to the fuse housing or fitting, whereas Sicherung can be the fuse itself.
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Examples
Die Sicherung muss ausgetauscht werden.noun
The fuse must be replaced.
Eine Sicherung ist durchgebrannt.noun
A fuse has blown.
Ohne die Sicherung darfst du das Gerät nicht benutzen.noun
Without the fuse you must not use the device.
Im Schrank liegen mehrere Sicherungen für die Stromleitung.noun
In the cabinet there are several fuses for the power line.
Hast du die Sicherung im Keller überprüft?noun
Did you check the fuse in the basement?
Die finanzielle Sicherung der Familie war ihm wichtig.noun
The financial security of the family was important to him.
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