ADJECTIVE

vorsorglich/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁklɪç/precautionary; preventive

vorsorglich is a German adjective that means precautionary or preventive. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁklɪç/.

Definitions

1.carried out as a precaution to prevent something undesirable(general)

a.done to be prepared for possible problems

Er hat vorsorglich einen Regenschirm mitgenommen.—He took an umbrella as a precaution.

b.serving to prevent or reduce risk

Die Firma hat vorsorglich alle Passwörter geändert.—The company proactively changed all passwords as a precaution.

Adjective Forms

Positivevorsorglich

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorsorglich" mean in English?
"vorsorglich" means precautionary or preventive. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "vorsorglich"?
"vorsorglich" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁklɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vorsorglich"?
"vorsorglich" is a adjective in German.

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