säkerhet — meaning in English
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English meaning
- certainty noun The state of being completely sure about something.
- collateral noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
- safety noun The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or harm.
- security noun The state of being safe from danger, harm, or threat.
Senses
säkerhet is used for these senses in English:
- certainty The state of being certain.
- collateral (finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.
- safety The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
- security (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
- security (legal) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
- security (finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
certainty — full definition
- noun The state of being completely sure about something.
- noun Something that is sure to happen or definitely true.
collateral — full definition
- noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
- adj Secondary or incidental, alongside the main effect or target.