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security guard

security guard

Meaning of security guard

English

a person whose job is to protect a building and the people or things in it

Deutsch

Person, die Eigentum bewacht und für Ordnung sorgt

security guard

Pronunciation

British English
/sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈɡɑːd/
American English
/səˈkjʊrəti ˈɡɑrd/

security guard with German translation

security guard usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The security guard stands outside the museum at night.

Der Wachmann steht nachts vor dem Museum.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The security guard checks IDs at the entrance.

Der Wachmann prüft die Ausweise am Eingang.

security guard synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between security guard, guard, watchman, night watchman, bouncer, doorman, and sentry

🇬🇧English

Broader: any guard

A2very often

ENA guard stood at the museum entrance.

Advanced: broader words

W
🇬🇧English
watchman

Watches property; old-fashioned

A2rare word

ENThe watchman made his rounds every night.

N
🇬🇧English
night watchman

Watches property at night

A2rare word

ENThe night watchman reported a broken window at dawn.

B
🇬🇧English
bouncer

Controls entry to a club or bar

A2often

ENThe bouncer refused entry to anyone under 21.

D
🇬🇧English
doorman

Works at a hotel or building entrance

A2rare word

ENThe doorman hailed a taxi for the guests.

S
🇬🇧English
sentry

Military guard

A2very rare word

ENA sentry stood at the gate through the night.

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What does security guard mean?

a person whose job is to protect a building and the people or things in it

How do you pronounce security guard?

security guard is pronounced [sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈɡɑːd].

How is security guard used in a sentence?

Der Wachmann steht nachts vor dem Museum. Translation: The security guard stands outside the museum at night.

Is security guard part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, security guard can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is security guard part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, security guard can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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