NOUN

dieVorsorge/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁɡə/precaution; prevention; provision

Vorsorge is a German noun that means precaution, prevention, or provision. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.action taken in advance to prevent problems or danger(allgemein)

a.precautionary measure

Durch Vorsorge kann man viele Risiken vermeiden.—Through precaution, many risks can be avoided.

2.preventive medical check-up or screening(medizin)

a.check-up

Sie geht regelmäßig zur ärztlichen Vorsorge.—She goes to regular medical check-ups.

3.provision for the future, especially financial(finanzen)

a.financial planning for the future

Private Vorsorge fürs Alter wird immer wichtiger.—Private provision for old age is becoming increasingly important.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Vorsorge—
Genitiveder Vorsorge—
Dativeder Vorsorge—
Accusativedie Vorsorge—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Vorsorge" mean in English?
"Vorsorge" means precaution, prevention, or provision. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Vorsorge"?
"Vorsorge" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Vorsorge" der, die, or das?
"Vorsorge" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Vorsorge"?
"Vorsorge" is a noun in German.

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