German word

Vorsorge

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔɐ̯gə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpreventive care

Example

Regelmäßige Vorsorge schützt vor Krankheiten.

Regular preventive care helps protect against illness.

Illustration for Vorsorge (preventive care)

More examples

Viele investieren früh in ihre Vorsorge, um später finanziell unabhängig zu sein.

Many invest early in their future security to become financially independent later.

Core concept

A safety net laid out before a fall, whether the risk is illness or financial loss.

Common phrases

  • private Vorsorge

    private provision

  • für die Vorsorge sparen

    save for future security

Similar words

Prävention: Action taken in advance to prevent illness or other problems.
Absicherung: Protection from financial loss through insurance or savings.
Altersvorsorge: Long-term financial planning for life after retirement.

Definition in German

Absichtliche Vorbereitung oder Vorsichtsmaßnahme, um künftige Probleme wie Krankheit oder finanzielle Nachteile zu vermeiden.

Word origin

Vorsorge combines vor, meaning 'before', with Sorge, meaning 'care' or 'concern', to express making provision in advance.

Usage tips

  • Vorsorge is feminine: die Vorsorge, and the general idea usually has no plural; specific areas often appear in compounds such as Altersvorsorge.

Other meanings

  • provisionnoun

Opposites

  • Nachsorgeaftercarenoun

Related words

  • Vorsorgeplanungprovision planningnoun
  • Vorsorgefondspension fundnoun

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