безопа́сный
bezopásnyj
The Russian adjective for 'safe' (meaning free from risk) is безопа́сный (bezopásnyj).
Use безопа́сный to describe something that is free from risk.
Meaning: free from risk (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use the adjective безопа́сный to describe something that is safe, whereas the noun сейф refers to a physical metal safe for valuables.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form for 'safety' is безопа́сность.
How do you pronounce it?
bezopásnyj
Did you know?
- The root of безопа́сный is shared with the word опа́сно, meaning 'dangerously'. This root comes from an old word meaning 'to wrap around' or 'encircle', like a trap.
- While English distinguishes between 'safety' and 'security', Russian uses безопа́сность for both, applying it to everything from a child's car seat to national intelligence.
- The phrase техника безопа́сности is a standard term used to mean 'safety regulations' or 'occupational health and safety'.
Examples in context
- Этот район безопасный?Is this area safe?
- Этот сайт предлагает надежную систему оплаты.This website offers a secure payment system.
- Ты доехал безопасно?Did you arrive safely?
- Ты в безопасности?Are you safe?
- Это безопа́сный район города.Eto bezopasnyy rayon goroda.This is a safe area of the city.
- Этот путь вполне безопа́сный.Etot put' vpol'ne bezopasnyy.This route is quite safe.
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Aleksandr are discussing a hiking trail.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЭтот путь кажется мне безопа́сным.Etot put' kazhetsya mne bezopasnym.This route seems safe to me.
- Александр AleksandrТы уверена, Екатерина?Ty uverena, Ekaterina?Are you sure, Ekaterina?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, он вполне безопа́сный.Da, on vpol'ne bezopasnyy.Yes, it is quite safe.
- Александр AleksandrХорошо, тогда пойдём.Khorosho, togda poydyom.Good, let's go then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “safe” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
