säkrare

Säkrare is a Swedish adjective in the comparative form, meaning “safer” or “more secure.” It is used to compare levels of safety, protection, or reliability between two or more items, actions, or situations. In everyday language as well as in technical or policy contexts, säkrare signals that one option provides a higher degree of safety than another.

Usage examples illustrate its broad applicability. For instance, “Det känns säkrare att bära hjälm” (It feels safer to wear a helmet), or “Den nya låsdesignen gör huset säkrare” (The new lock design makes the house more secure). In risk assessments or safety guidance, authorities might describe measures as säkrare than previous approaches, or discuss improvements that make processes and products säkrare for users.

Grammar and related terms. The positive form is säker, and the comparative is säkrare. The superlative can be formed in different ways depending on style or dialect, with forms such as säkraste or säkrast being used in various contexts. Related terms include säkerhet (safety, security) and trygghet (a broader sense of safety or security).

Notes. Säkrare is not a proper noun and is typically used in descriptive or comparative statements. It appears across everyday language, journalism, technical writing, and regulation whenever a higher level of safety or security is being described.