German Phrase
Und wie sieht's mit elektrischer Sicherheit aus?
Meaning
Literally: 'And how does it look with electrical safety?' In everyday German it asks for the current status or condition of electrical safety measures, e.g., in a workplace, a building project, or a household.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to check the safety standards of an electrical system, after a safety audit, or when discussing compliance with regulations. It’s common in engineering meetings, construction sites, and even casual conversations about home safety.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Undwiesieht'smitelektrischerSicherheitaus?
Und (conjunction)
Connects the current sentence to the previous one, similar to 'and' in English.
wie (question word)
Introduces a yes‑no or wh‑question meaning 'how' or 'what about'.
sieht's (sieht es)
A contraction of the verb 'sehen' (to see) + pronoun 'es'; used idiomatically to ask 'how does it look/stand'.
mit (preposition)
Means 'with' or 'regarding' when followed by a noun in the dative case.
elektrischer Sicherheit (adjective + noun)
The adjective 'elektrisch' is declined to match the feminine noun 'Sicherheit' in the dative: 'elektrischer'.
aus? (particle)
The separable verb particle 'aus' turns the phrase into a colloquial idiom meaning 'how does it look/stand?'.
🗨In Conversation
Und wie sieht's mit elektrischer Sicherheit aus?
And how does it look regarding electrical safety?
Alle Schutzschalter wurden geprüft, und die Messungen liegen im zulässigen Bereich.
All circuit breakers have been inspected, and the measurements are within the allowed range.
✕Common Mistakes
wie sieht es mit elektrische Sicherheit aus
The adjective must be declined to dative: 'elektrischer Sicherheit'.
wie sieht's mit elektrischer Sicherheit
The sentence needs the final particle 'aus' to complete the idiom.
Und wie sieht's mit elektrischer Sicherheit aus?
In very formal writing you would avoid the contraction and say 'Und wie sieht es mit der elektrischen Sicherheit aus?'.
↔Alternatives
Und wie steht es um die elektrische Sicherheit?
And what is the state of electrical safety?
Wie ist die Lage bei der elektrischen Sicherheit?
What is the situation with electrical safety?
Gibt es Bedenken zur elektrischen Sicherheit?
Are there any concerns about electrical safety?
Cultural Tip
Germany has strict regulations (e.g., VDE, DIN) for electrical installations. When asking about safety, it’s polite to show that you respect these standards. In a professional setting, you might also reference the specific norm (e.g., 'nach VDE‑Vorschrift'). Using the colloquial contraction 'sieht's' signals a friendly, informal tone, so adjust the register if you’re speaking with senior engineers or officials.