# sicherheitshalber

sicherheitshalber is a German adverb meaning “preventively”.

## In other languages

- Русский: для верности, во избежание риска

## Meanings

1. preventively
2. as a precaution

## Examples

- Wir blieben sicherheitshalber zusammen. — We kept together for safety.
- 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.

## Related words

- Synonym: für alle Fälle, vorsichtshalber

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