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“preventive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔɐ̯klɪç/

Example

Wir sollten vorsorgliche Vorkehrungen treffen.

We should take preventive measures.

Illustration for vorsorglich (preventive)

How to say “preventive” in German

“Preventive” in German is vorsorglich.

A spare key arranged before the lock fails.

Full entry for vorsorglich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vorsorglich

Das Team setzte vorsorgliche Vorkehrungen vor Beginn der Bauarbeiten um.

The team implemented preventive measures before the construction work began.

Tips for using vorsorglich

  • Unlike "vorsichtig", which describes careful behavior during an action, "vorsorglich" describes action taken beforehand to prevent a problem.

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