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Sicherheitskontrolle

security check, security screening

noun ZI-kher-haits-kon-TROL-eh Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Usage Note

Sicherheitskontrolle is the airport or station security screening process. Travellers are instructed to arrive early to allow time for it. The compound Sicherheitskontrollpersonal refers to the staff conducting the checks.

Examples

"An der Sicherheitskontrolle musste ich meinen Gürtel und meine Schuhe ausziehen."

Natural Translation

At security screening I had to take off my belt and my shoes.

Literal Translation

At the security-check had I my belt and my shoes to-take-off.

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