German word

Prävention

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɛvɛnˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprevention

Example

Die Prävention von Krankheiten ist wichtig.

Disease prevention is important.

Illustration for Prävention (prevention)

More examples

Am Arbeitsplatz ist Prävention durch Ergonomie wichtig.

In the workplace, prevention through ergonomics is important.

Core concept

A barrier is put in place before a danger can cause harm.

Common phrases

  • primäre Prävention

    primary prevention

  • sekundäre Prävention

    secondary prevention

  • Prävention am Arbeitsplatz

    prevention in the workplace

Similar words

Impfung: An injection that builds immunity to help prevent a disease.
Vorbeugung: Everyday precautions or actions taken to stop illness or problems from arising.
Schutz: Measures taken to protect against danger or infection.
Prophylaxe: Medical treatment or medication used to prevent disease.

Definition in German

Maßnahmen, die das Eintreten von Krankheiten, Unfällen oder anderen schädlichen Ereignissen verhindern.

Word origin

Prävention comes from Latin praeventio, based on prae 'before' and venire 'come', referring to action taken before harm occurs.

Usage tips

  • Prävention is common in official, medical, and policy language; everyday German often uses vorbeugen or sich schützen for specific actions.

Other meanings

  • preventive measurenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Präventionsarbeitprevention worknoun
  • präventivpreventiveadjective
  • Präventionsstrategieprevention strategynoun

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