Adverb
sicherheitshalber
Pronunciation: /ˈzɪçɐhaɪ̯tˌhalbəʁ/
as a precaution
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Meanings
Adverb
- as a precaution
- preventively
Example sentence
Wir haben noch reichlich Zeit, aber lasst uns sicherheitshalber ein Taxi nehmen.
We still have plenty of time, but let's take a taxi just in case.
Usage
- sicherheitshalber nachfragen — Ask again as a precaution or to be on the safe side.
- sicherheitshalber / sicher — As a precaution versus safe, certain or certainly, depending on context.
Ich speicherte die Datei sicherheitshalber auch auf einem USB-Stick.
To be on the safe side, I also saved the file on a USB stick.