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Latvian
Etymology
From drošs (“brave, safe, sure”) + -ība. Possibly a calque of Latin sēcūritās. Compare Lithuanian saugumas, which may also be a calque from Latin.
Noun
drošība f (4th declension)
- safety (situation, conditions in which one is not under threat, not in danger, not being disturbed)
- būt, atrasties drošībā ― to be, find oneself in safety, to be safe
- drošībās dēļ ― for the sake of safety, security
- transportlīdzekļu kustības drošība ― vehicle traffic safety
- darba drošībās ziņā stiprs motorzāģa troksnis nav pieļaujams ― in terms of work safety, the strong noise of the chainsaw is not permissible
- safety, security (protection against danger, uncertainties, failure, harm)
- drošības apvalks ― safety, protective cover
- drošības tehnica ― safety, protective equipment
- drošības nauda ― security money, deposit (in case something is damaged)
- drošības dienests ― security service
- valsts drošība ― national security
Declension
Declension of drošība (4th declension)
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