Varnostno

Varnostno is a Slovenian word that functions as an adverb or as part of compound nouns to designate safety or security aspects. It derives from the noun varnost (safety, security) and the adjective varnostni; the suffix -no yields a meaning related to safety, similar to other adverbial formations in Slovenian.

In usage, varnostno commonly appears in technical language, especially information technology, risk assessment, and safety engineering. Examples include varnostno kopiranje (data backup), which refers to creating secure copies for data integrity; varnostno testiranje (security testing) of software or networks; and varnostno ocenjevanje tveganj (safety or risk assessment). In these phrases, varnostno modifies the following noun to indicate a safety-related function or context.

The adjective varnostni more often describes the inherent characteristic of a thing (varnostni standard, varnostni postopek). Varnostno, therefore, is used more frequently in compound nouns or adverbial phrases, while varnostni is used as a descriptive attribute of objects, procedures, or standards.

See also: varnost (safety, security); varnostni standard; varnostno kopiranje; kibernetska varnost. These terms appear across Slovenian-language technical and regulatory texts to denote safety- or security-related concepts.