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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSafe place
/seɪf pleɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A location that is free from danger or risk, providing security and comfort.
"The park is a safe place for children to play." - 2
A metaphorical space where one feels secure and protected from harm or distress.
"Her home is a safe place where she can express herself freely."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'safe' originates from the Latin 'salvus' (meaning unharmed, safe), entering Middle English via Old French 'sauf'. 'Place' derives from the Greek 'plateia' (broad way/street) through Late Latin 'platea' and Old French. Together, the compound reflects the human need for a protected physical or psychological environment free from harm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Safe place" is said worldwide
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endroit sûr
Transliteration: ɑ̃.dʁwa syʁ
"Le parc est un endroit sûr pour les enfants."
sicherer Ort
Transliteration: ziːçəʁɐ ɔʁt
"Der Park ist ein sicherer Ort für Kinder."
luogo sicuro
Transliteration: ˈlwɔɡo siˈkuːro
"Il parco è un luogo sicuro per i bambini."
lugar seguro
Transliteration: luˈɣaɾ seˈɣuɾo
"El parque es un lugar seguro para los niños."
lugar seguro
Transliteration: luˈɡaʁ seˈɡuɾu
"O parque é um lugar seguro para as crianças."
सुरक्षित स्थान
Transliteration: surakṣit sthān
"पार्क बच्चों के लिए एक सुरक्षित स्थान है।"
安全的地方
Transliteration: ānquán de dìfāng
"公园是孩子们安全的地方。"
안전한 장소
Transliteration: anjeonhan jangso
"공원은 아이들이 안전한 장소입니다."
安全な場所
Transliteration: anzen na basho
"公園は子供たちにとって安全な場所です。"
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