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B1 verb #4,500 پرکاربردترین 8 دقیقه مطالعه

vorsorgen

رتبه 4,500

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها vorsorgen در ۳۰ ثانیه

توضیح vorsorgen in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to master 'vorsorgen' yet, as it's a bit complex. However, you might recognize the root 'sorgen' (to care) or 'Sorge' (worry). Think of it as 'pre-caring.' If you want to use it simply, you can think of it as 'planning for later.' At this level, focus on the idea of doing something now so you aren't sad or worried tomorrow. For example, 'Ich kaufe Brot für morgen' is a very simple way of 'vorsorgen.' You are making sure you have food. The grammar of separable verbs (vor-sorgen) is something you start learning here, so seeing 'Ich sorge vor' is a good practice for word order.

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At A2, you are learning more about daily life and health. You might hear a doctor say 'Vorsorge' when talking about a check-up. You should understand that 'vorsorgen' means you are doing something today to help yourself in the future. You can use it in simple sentences like 'Ich sorge für den Winter vor' (I am providing for the winter), perhaps by buying warm clothes. You are also getting better at separable verbs, so remember that in a normal sentence, the 'vor' goes to the end: 'Er sorgt für seine Familie vor.' This level is about basic future security and simple health topics.

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B1 is where 'vorsorgen' becomes a key vocabulary word. You are expected to talk about your future, your job, and your health in more detail. You will use 'vorsorgen' specifically when talking about 'Altersvorsorge' (retirement planning). You should be able to explain *why* you are doing something: 'Ich spare Geld, um für das Alter vorzusorgen.' You also understand the perfect tense: 'Ich habe vorgesorgt.' At this level, you recognize that 'vorsorgen' is about safety and responsibility. You can use it in letters or discussions about social issues in Germany, like the aging population or health insurance.

At B2, you use 'vorsorgen' with more precision and in professional contexts. You can distinguish it from 'vorbeugen' (to prevent) or 'vorbereiten' (to prepare). You might discuss 'Krisenvorsorge' in a debate or write about the importance of 'Vorsorgeuntersuchungen' in an essay. Your grammar is solid, so you easily handle complex sentences like 'Es ist unerlässlich, rechtzeitig finanziell vorzusorgen, um im Alter unabhängig zu sein.' You also start using the noun 'Vorsorge' in compound words like 'Vorsorgeprinzip' (the precautionary principle), which is important in environmental and political discussions.

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At C1, 'vorsorgen' is part of your nuanced vocabulary. You understand its philosophical and cultural weight in German society. You can use it to describe abstract concepts, such as 'für Eventualitäten vorsorgen' (providing for eventualities). You are comfortable with idiomatic expressions and formal variations like 'Vorsorge treffen.' You might use it in a business presentation to discuss 'Risikovorsorge' (risk provision) or in a legal context regarding a 'Vorsorgevollmacht.' You understand the subtle difference in register between 'vorsorgen' and more technical terms like 'prophylaktische Maßnahmen ergreifen.'

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At the C2 level, you have a complete grasp of 'vorsorgen' in all its dimensions. You can use it in literary or highly academic contexts. You might analyze the 'Vorsorgestaat' (the welfare/provident state) or discuss the ethics of 'genetische Vorsorge.' Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the use of the word in sophisticated irony or complex metaphors. You understand how the concept of 'Vorsorge' shaped German history and law. You can navigate the most complex grammatical structures involving the verb, such as passive constructions or intricate subjunctive clauses ('Hätte man früher vorgesorgt, wäre die Krise vermeidbar gewesen').

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

vorsorgen در ۳۰ ثانیه

Vorsorgen means taking precautions today to ensure a safer or better tomorrow.
It is a separable verb (vor|sorgen) commonly used in financial and medical contexts.
The preposition 'für' is typically used to indicate what you are providing for.
It reflects a deep German cultural value of security, planning, and responsibility.

The German verb vorsorgen is a cornerstone of German cultural philosophy, encapsulating the idea of looking ahead to prevent future difficulties or to ensure future stability. At its core, it means to take precautions, to provide for, or to make provisions. It is a separable verb, composed of the prefix vor- (before/ahead) and the base verb sorgen (to care or to worry). Unlike the simple act of 'planning' (planen), vorsorgen carries a weight of responsibility and safety. It implies that by acting now, one avoids a 'Sorge' (worry) later. This word is ubiquitous in German life, from the doctor's office to the bank, and even in daily household management.

Financial Context: In the financial world, vorsorgen is almost always linked to retirement. The term Altersvorsorge (old-age provision) is a standard part of every German worker's vocabulary, referring to the various pillars of the pension system.
Medical Context: Medically, it relates to preventative care. A Vorsorgeuntersuchung is a check-up intended to catch illnesses before they become serious. Here, vorsorgen is a proactive health strategy.
Practical Context: On a practical level, it can mean stocking up on supplies (Krisenvorsorge) or simply bringing an umbrella because the forecast looks grey. It is the act of being 'prepared' in the Scout sense.

Wer heute vorsorgt, hat morgen keine Not.

(He who provides today has no need tomorrow.)

The cultural significance of this word cannot be overstated. Germany is often characterized as a society that values security (Sicherheit) and insurance. The high number of insurance policies held by the average German citizen is a practical manifestation of the desire to vorsorgen. Whether it is liability insurance, legal insurance, or additional health coverage, the goal is always to mitigate future risks. When you use this word, you are tapping into a deep-seated German value of prudence and foresight.

Man muss rechtzeitig für das Alter vorsorgen.

In summary, vorsorgen is not just about 'doing something early.' It is about the specific intention of creating a safety net. It is used in formal advice, professional consultations, and family discussions about the future. It contrasts with planen, which is more about logistics, and vorbereiten, which is about preparing for a specific, known event like a party or a meeting. Vorsorgen is broader; it's about the unknown future and ensuring you are ready for whatever it brings.

Using vorsorgen correctly requires an understanding of its grammar and its typical prepositional companions. As a separable verb, its prefix vor- moves to the end of the sentence in simple present and simple past tenses. However, when used with modal verbs or in the infinitive, it stays together.

Preposition: Für (+ Accusative): The most common way to use vorsorgen is with the preposition für. You 'vorsorgen' FOR something.
Example: Wir sorgen für schlechte Zeiten vor. (We are providing for bad times.)
The Absolute Use: Sometimes, vorsorgen is used without an object to mean 'to take precautions' generally.
Example: Es ist besser, vorzusorgen. (It is better to take precautions.)

Ich sorge mit einer Versicherung vor.

When discussing health, you will often see it used in the context of Vorsorge treffen (to make provisions). While vorsorgen is the verb, treffen with the noun Vorsorge is a common functional verb construction (Funktionsverbgefüge). This sounds slightly more formal and is common in written German or official documents.

Hast du finanziell für deine Kinder vorgesorgt?

Another nuance is the use of gegen (+ Accusative). While less common than für, you can vorsorgen gegen a specific threat. For instance, gegen Hochwasser vorsorgen (to take precautions against flooding). This emphasizes the defensive nature of the action. Most learners should stick to für for general 'providing for' needs.

If you live in Germany, you will encounter vorsorgen and its noun form Vorsorge daily. It is not just a 'dictionary word'; it is a 'life word.' Here are the primary domains where it dominates the conversation:

At the Bank / Insurance Office: Advisors will ask: 'Haben Sie bereits für Ihre Rente vorgesorgt?' (Have you already provided for your retirement?). You will see brochures for 'Private Altersvorsorge' everywhere.
At the Doctor: The phrase 'Vorsorge ist die beste Medizin' (Prevention is the best medicine) is a common proverb. Doctors emphasize 'Vorsorgeuntersuchungen' (preventative screenings) for cancer, heart disease, and dental health.
In the News: During crises—be it energy shortages, pandemics, or environmental disasters—politicians often speak about 'Krisenvorsorge.' They urge the public to 'vorsorgen' by keeping emergency supplies at home.

Die Regierung rät den Bürgern, für Notfälle vorzusorgen.

You will also hear it in personal relationships. A parent might tell a child to save money to 'vorsorgen' for their education. It carries a tone of wisdom and maturity. If someone is described as 'vorgesehen' (not to be confused with 'planned'), it usually means they have already made the necessary arrangements. In colloquial speech, if you bring an extra jacket to a hike 'just in case,' you are 'vorsorglich' (acting as a precaution).

In summary, vorsorgen is the verbal expression of the German desire for 'Planungssicherheit' (planning security). It is heard in any context where the future is being managed to minimize risk.

Learners often stumble over vorsorgen because it looks similar to other verbs based on 'sorgen' and 'vor-'. Understanding the distinctions is key to sounding natural.

Mistake 1: Confusing with 'sorgen für': Sorgen für means 'to take care of' or 'to provide' (in the sense of supplying). Vorsorgen means to provide *ahead of time*.
Incorrect: 'Ich sorge für meine Kinder vor' (when you mean you are currently feeding them).
Correct: 'Ich sorge für meine Kinder vor' (meaning you are saving for their future university fees).
Mistake 2: Confusing with 'besorgen': Besorgen means 'to get' or 'to procure' (e.g., buying groceries). Vorsorgen is about the strategy of the future. You might 'besorgen' (get) water so that you have 'vorgesorgt' (provided for) a drought.
Mistake 3: Word Order with Separable Verbs: Many learners forget to move the 'vor' to the end.
Incorrect: 'Ich vorsorge für die Zukunft.'
Correct: 'Ich sorge für die Zukunft vor.'

Falsch: Ich muss für das Alter gesorgt vor.
Richtig: Ich habe für das Alter vorgesorgt.

Another subtle mistake is using vorsorgen when vorbereiten (to prepare) is more appropriate. Use vorbereiten for specific tasks (preparing for an exam, preparing a meal). Use vorsorgen for general safety and future security. You don't 'vorsorgen' for a party; you 'bereitest' it 'vor'. But you 'sorgst vor' by having enough insurance in case a guest gets hurt at the party.

To truly master vorsorgen, you should know how it compares to its synonyms and related terms. Each has a slightly different flavor.

Vorbeugen (to prevent/obviate): While vorsorgen is about providing for the future, vorbeugen is about stopping something bad from happening. You beugst a disease vor (prevent it), but you sorgst for your health vor (provide for it). Vorbeugen is more active against a specific threat.
Vorbereiten (to prepare): As mentioned, this is for specific events. 'Ich bereite mich auf die Prüfung vor.' You wouldn't say 'Ich sorge für die Prüfung vor' unless you meant you were saving money for the retake fee.
Vorkehrungen treffen (to take precautions): This is a more formal, slightly bureaucratic alternative. It sounds like something a company or a government would do. 'Die Stadt hat Vorkehrungen gegen das Hochwasser getroffen.'

Vorsorgen = To provide (Future focus)
Vorbeugen = To prevent (Risk focus)
Vorbereiten = To prepare (Event focus)

In business contexts, you might hear Rückstellungen bilden (to form reserves). This is a very specific type of vorsorgen where a company sets aside money for future liabilities. In everyday speech, etwas beiseitelegen (to put something aside) is a common, informal way to say you are vorsorgen-ing with money or resources.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The word 'sorgen' originally meant 'to be anxious' or 'to grieve'. By adding 'vor', the meaning shifted from passive worrying to active, preventative care.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁɡn̩/

US /ˈfɔɹˌsɔɹɡən/

Primary stress on the prefix 'VOR'.

هم‌قافیه با

morgen geborgen Sorgen verborgen entsorgen besorgen umsorgen erborgten

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'v' like an English 'v' (it should be 'f').
Forgetting to vocalize the first 'r'.
Putting stress on 'sorgen' instead of 'vor'.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 3/5

Easy to recognize in texts once the separable prefix is understood.

نوشتن 4/5

Requires correct placement of 'vor' and correct prepositional usage.

صحبت کردن 4/5

Separable verbs can be tricky in fast conversation.

گوش دادن 3/5

Clear pronunciation, but 'vor' can be swallowed at the end of sentences.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

sorgen vor die Zukunft das Alter sparen

بعداً یاد بگیرید

vorbeugen versorgen Vorsorgeuntersuchung Vorsorgevollmacht die Versicherung

پیشرفته

Vorsorgeprinzip Rückstellungen Eventualitäten Prophylaxe

گرامر لازم

Separable Verbs

Ich sorge vor. (The prefix 'vor' goes to the end).

Prepositional Objects (für + Acc)

Ich sorge für das Alter vor.

Perfect Tense of Separable Verbs

Ich habe vorgesorgt. (Prefix + ge + verb stem + t).

Infinitive with 'zu'

Es ist gut, vorzusorgen. (Prefix + zu + verb stem).

Modal Verbs with Infinitives

Du musst vorsorgen. (Verb stays together at the end).

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Ich sorge für morgen vor.

I am providing for tomorrow.

Simple separable verb usage.

Sorgst du vor?

Are you taking precautions?

Question form.

Wir müssen vorsorgen.

We must provide/take precautions.

With modal verb, no separation.

Er sorgt nicht vor.

He is not taking precautions.

Negation with 'nicht'.

Kauf Brot, um vorzusorgen!

Buy bread to provide (for later)!

Imperative with 'um...zu'.

Ich habe für das Essen vorgesorgt.

I have provided for the food.

Perfect tense.

Sie sorge für die Reise vor.

She provides for the trip.

Present tense.

Vorsorgen ist gut.

Taking precautions is good.

Gerund/Noun use of the infinitive.

Ich sorge für den Winter vor.

I am providing for the winter.

Using 'für' + Accusative.

Meine Eltern sorgen für mich vor.

My parents are providing for me.

Personal object.

Hast du für die Prüfung vorgesorgt?

Did you take precautions for the exam?

Perfect tense.

Wir sorgen mit Decken vor.

We are providing (against cold) with blankets.

Using 'mit' to show the means.

Man sollte für schlechte Zeiten vorsorgen.

One should provide for bad times.

Modal verb 'sollte'.

Sorgen Sie bitte rechtzeitig vor!

Please take precautions in time!

Formal imperative.

Er sorgte für seine Zukunft vor.

He provided for his future.

Simple past (Präteritum).

Vorsorgen macht weniger Stress.

Taking precautions creates less stress.

Subject of the sentence.

Es ist wichtig, für die Rente vorzusorgen.

It is important to provide for retirement.

Infinitive with 'zu'.

Ich habe finanziell für meine Kinder vorgesorgt.

I have provided financially for my children.

Adverbial use of 'finanziell'.

Wer nicht vorsorgt, bekommt Probleme.

Whoever doesn't take precautions will have problems.

Relative clause.

Wir sorgen gegen mögliche Krankheiten vor.

We are taking precautions against possible illnesses.

Using 'gegen' + Accusative.

Die Firma sorgt für ihre Mitarbeiter vor.

The company provides for its employees.

Corporate context.

Hast du schon für den Notfall vorgesorgt?

Have you already provided for the emergency?

Use of 'schon' for completion.

Sie sorge klug für ihr Alter vor.

She provides wisely for her old age.

Adverb 'klug'.

Man kann nie genug vorsorgen.

One can never take enough precautions.

Modal verb 'kann'.

Die Regierung rät dazu, für Krisen vorzusorgen.

The government advises providing for crises.

Pronominal adverb 'dazu'.

Vorsorgen ist besser als Heilen.

Prevention is better than curing.

Proverbial usage.

Er hat durch Versicherungen für Unfälle vorgesorgt.

He provided for accidents through insurance.

Prepositional phrase 'durch'.

Wir müssen für den Fall eines Stromausfalls vorsorgen.

We must provide for the event of a power outage.

Genitive 'eines Stromausfalls'.

Es wurde nicht ausreichend für die Dürre vorgesorgt.

Not enough provision was made for the drought.

Passive voice.

Um vorzusorgen, kaufte er Gold.

In order to provide (for the future), he bought gold.

Final clause with 'um...zu'.

Die Vorsorgeuntersuchung hilft, rechtzeitig vorzusorgen.

The check-up helps to take precautions in time.

Combining noun and verb.

Sorgen Sie vor, bevor es zu spät ist.

Take precautions before it is too late.

Temporal clause with 'bevor'.

In einer unsicheren Welt muss man ständig vorsorgen.

In an uncertain world, one must constantly provide.

Abstract context.

Die staatliche Rente allein reicht nicht aus, um vorzusorgen.

The state pension alone is not enough to provide (sufficiently).

Complex sentence structure.

Hätten wir rechtzeitig vorgesorgt, wäre das nicht passiert.

If we had taken precautions in time, that wouldn't have happened.

Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II) past.

Es gilt, für alle Eventualitäten vorzusorgen.

It is necessary to provide for all eventualities.

Idiomatic 'Es gilt, zu...'.

Die Institutionen sind dazu verpflichtet, für die Bürger vorzusorgen.

The institutions are obligated to provide for the citizens.

Passive with obligation.

Durch kluge Investitionen hat er für Generationen vorgesorgt.

Through wise investments, he has provided for generations.

Emphasis on long-term impact.

Man muss gegen den Wertverlust des Geldes vorsorgen.

One must provide against the loss of value of money.

Economic terminology.

Vorsorgen bedeutet auch, Verantwortung zu übernehmen.

Providing for the future also means taking responsibility.

Defining the concept.

Die existenzielle Notwendigkeit, für das Unwägbare vorzusorgen, prägt die Gesellschaft.

The existential necessity of providing for the imponderable shapes society.

High-level vocabulary.

Dass sie so weitsichtig vorsorgte, zeugt von ihrem Charakter.

The fact that she provided so foresightedly testifies to her character.

Subordinate clause as subject.

Man kann den Tod nicht verhindern, aber für die Hinterbliebenen vorsorgen.

One cannot prevent death, but one can provide for the survivors.

Philosophical contrast.

Das Vorsorgeprinzip verlangt, auch bei Ungewissheit vorzusorgen.

The precautionary principle requires providing even in cases of uncertainty.

Legal/Scientific context.

In antiken Mythen wird oft das Versäumnis, vorzusorgen, bestraft.

In ancient myths, the failure to provide is often punished.

Literary analysis context.

Es ist eine Illusion zu glauben, man könne für jede Katastrophe vorsorgen.

It is an illusion to believe that one can provide for every catastrophe.

Subjunctive I for indirect thought.

Die ökologische Vorsorge gebietet einen sparsamen Umgang mit Ressourcen.

Ecological provision mandates a sparing use of resources.

Noun-focused high register.

Wer für den Fall der Fälle vorsorgt, bewahrt sich seine Handlungsfähigkeit.

He who provides for the worst-case scenario preserves his ability to act.

Idiom 'Fall der Fälle'.

ترکیب‌های رایج

für das Alter vorsorgen

finanziell vorsorgen

rechtzeitig vorsorgen

privat vorsorgen

für den Notfall vorsorgen

medizinisch vorsorgen

ausreichend vorsorgen

für Eventualitäten vorsorgen

zusätzlich vorsorgen

gegen Risiken vorsorgen

عبارات رایج

Vorsorge ist besser als Nachsorge

— Prevention is better than cure/regret.

Geh zum Arzt, Vorsorge ist besser als Nachsorge.

für schlechte Zeiten vorsorgen

— Saving up for 'rainy days'.

Meine Oma hat immer für schlechte Zeiten vorgesorgt.

Vorsorge treffen

— To make provisions (formal).

Wir müssen für den Winter Vorsorge treffen.

Altersvorsorge betreiben

— To actively manage one's retirement plan.

Er betreibt seit Jahren Altersvorsorge.

Vorsorgevollmacht unterschreiben

— To sign a power of attorney for future care.

Haben Sie schon eine Vorsorgevollmacht unterschrieben?

Krisenvorsorge machen

— Preparing for a crisis (supplies).

Viele Menschen machen jetzt Krisenvorsorge.

für seine Kinder vorsorgen

— Ensuring one's children's future is secure.

Eltern wollen immer für ihre Kinder vorsorgen.

finanzielle Vorsorge

— Financial planning/provision.

Finanzielle Vorsorge ist ein wichtiges Thema.

Vorsorgeuntersuchung wahrnehmen

— To attend a preventative medical check-up.

Man sollte seine Vorsorgeuntersuchungen wahrnehmen.

prophylaktisch vorsorgen

— To provide as a prophylactic measure.

Man kann auch prophylaktisch vorsorgen.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

vorsorgen vs sorgen für

Means 'to take care of' (current), while 'vorsorgen' is 'to provide for' (future).

vorsorgen vs besorgen

Means 'to get/buy' something.

vorsorgen vs versorgen

Means 'to supply' someone with something (e.g., food, medical care).

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"Sich ein Polster schaffen"

— To create a financial cushion for the future.

Er hat sich ein finanzielles Polster geschaffen.

Informal

"Für den Fall der Fälle"

— For the worst-case scenario.

Ich habe für den Fall der Fälle vorgesorgt.

Neutral

"Auf Nummer sicher gehen"

— To play it safe.

Ich sorge vor, um auf Nummer sicher zu gehen.

Informal

"Den Gürtel enger schnallen"

— To live more frugally to save for later.

Wir müssen den Gürtel enger schnallen, um vorzusorgen.

Informal

"Weiße Tage für schwarze Tage sparen"

— Saving good things for bad times (rare).

Sie spart in weißen Tagen für schwarze Tage.

Literary

"Vorsicht ist die Mutter der Porzellankiste"

— Caution is the mother of the porcelain box (better safe than sorry).

Ich sorge lieber vor; Vorsicht ist die Mutter der Porzellankiste.

Proverb

"Etwas auf die hohe Kante legen"

— To put money aside.

Er hat viel Geld auf die hohe Kante gelegt, um vorzusorgen.

Informal

"In der Not frisst der Teufel Fliegen"

— In need, the devil eats flies (if you don't provide, you'll accept anything).

Sorg lieber vor, denn in der Not frisst der Teufel Fliegen.

Proverb

"Besser vorbeugen als heilen"

— Better to prevent than to heal.

Vorsorgen ist wichtig: Besser vorbeugen als heilen.

Neutral

"Sich für die Zukunft rüsten"

— To arm oneself for the future.

Wir rüsten uns für die Zukunft, indem wir vorsorgen.

Formal

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vorsorgen vs vorbeugen

Both involve future actions.

'Vorbeugen' is preventing a specific negative event (like a disease). 'Vorsorgen' is building a safety net or resource pool.

Ich beuge einer Grippe vor (Vitamin C). Ich sorge für meine Gesundheit vor (Check-up).

vorsorgen vs vorbereiten

Both involve doing something before an event.

'Vorbereiten' is for a specific, known event (exam, party). 'Vorsorgen' is for general future security.

Ich bereite das Essen vor. Ich sorge für den Winter vor.

vorsorgen vs entsorgen

Contains 'sorgen'.

'Entsorgen' means to dispose of waste. It has nothing to do with care or future planning.

Ich entsorge den Müll.

vorsorgen vs umsorgen

Contains 'sorgen'.

'Umsorgen' means to look after someone with great care and attention (often doting).

Die Mutter umsorgt ihr krankes Kind.

vorsorgen vs versorgen

Contains 'sorgen'.

'Versorgen' means to provide someone with necessities (food, water, electricity).

Das Kraftwerk versorgt die Stadt mit Strom.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

Ich sorge für [Akkusativ] vor.

Ich sorge für den Urlaub vor.

Es ist wichtig, für [Akkusativ] vorzusorgen.

Es ist wichtig, für die Rente vorzusorgen.

Hast du schon für [Akkusativ] vorgesorgt?

Hast du schon für den Notfall vorgesorgt?

[Subjekt] hat [Adverb] für [Akkusativ] vorgesorgt.

Die Firma hat finanziell für die Krise vorgesorgt.

Man sollte gegen [Akkusativ] vorsorgen.

Man sollte gegen Hochwasser vorsorgen.

Durch [Akkusativ] kann man für [Akkusativ] vorsorgen.

Durch Sparen kann man für das Alter vorzusorgen.

Vorsorgen bedeutet, [Nebensatz].

Vorsorgen bedeutet, dass man heute an morgen denkt.

Das Vorsorgeprinzip gebietet es, [Infinitive].

Das Vorsorgeprinzip gebietet es, rechtzeitig Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

Die Vorsorge

Die Altersvorsorge

Die Gesundheitsvorsorge

Die Krisenvorsorge

Die Risikovorsorge

فعل‌ها

sorgen

besorgen

entsorgen

umsorgen

versorgen

صفت‌ها

vorsorglich

vorgesorgt

sorglos

sorgfältig

مرتبط

Die Sorge

Die Fürsorge

Das Vorsorgeprinzip

Die Vorsorgeuntersuchung

Die Vorsorgevollmacht

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

High in adult life, banking, health, and news.

اشتباهات رایج

Ich vorsorge für die Zukunft. → Ich sorge für die Zukunft vor.
The verb is separable; the prefix 'vor' must go to the end of the clause.
Ich sorge mich vor meine Rente. → Ich sorge für meine Rente vor.
Do not use the reflexive 'mich'. 'Sich sorgen' means to worry, 'vorsorgen' means to provide.
Ich habe für das Alter gesorgt vor. → Ich habe für das Alter vorgesorgt.
In the perfect tense, the 'ge' goes between the prefix and the stem.
Ich sorge vor das Essen. → Ich bereite das Essen vor.
Use 'vorbereiten' for specific tasks like cooking. Use 'vorsorgen' for future security.
Vorsorgen gegen die Zukunft. → Vorsorgen für die Zukunft.
Use 'für' for positive provision. 'Gegen' is only for specific threats like floods or illness.

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Separable Verb Rule

Remember that in the present tense, the 'vor' moves to the end. 'Ich sorge vor.' This is crucial for sounding natural.

Noun Connection

Learn 'die Vorsorge' at the same time. It's used in many compound words like 'Altersvorsorge' (pension) and 'Krebsvorsorge' (cancer screening).

The Safety Mindset

In Germany, being 'vorgesorgt' is seen as a sign of a responsible adult. It's a very positive attribute.

The 'V' is an 'F'

Many English speakers say 'vorsorgen' with a 'v' sound. In German, 'v' is almost always 'f'. Say 'FOR-sorgen'.

Medical Usage

If a doctor mentions 'Vorsorge', they are talking about prevention. It's one of the most common words in German healthcare.

Before-Sorrow

Associate 'vor' with 'before' and 'sorgen' with 'sorrow/worry'. Act before the worry happens!

Using 'für'

Always pair 'vorsorgen' with 'für' when you want to specify what you are providing for. It's the most natural construction.

Financial Context

In a job interview or banking meeting, using 'vorsorgen' shows you are thinking about long-term stability.

End-of-sentence 'vor'

When listening, wait for the very end of the sentence to hear the 'vor'. It completely changes the meaning from 'sorgen' (worrying).

Common Collocations

Memorize the phrase 'für das Alter vorsorgen'. It's so common it almost functions as a single unit of meaning.

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روش یادسپاری

Think of 'FOR-SORGEN' as 'BEFORE-SORROW'. You act BEFORE to prevent SORROW later.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a squirrel storing nuts for the winter. The squirrel is 'vorsorgen'ing.

شبکه واژگان

Rente Versicherung Zukunft Gesundheit Sparen Sicherheit Planung Prävention

چالش

Try to use 'vorsorgen' in a sentence about your next vacation and another sentence about your bank account.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Middle High German word 'voresorgen'. It combines 'vor' (before) and 'sorgen' (to take care/worry).

معنای اصلی: To take care of something before it happens.

Germanic

بافت فرهنگی

None, but be aware that 'Vorsorge' can sometimes be a sensitive topic when discussing poverty or the inability to save.

English speakers might just say 'plan ahead' or 'save up', but 'vorsorgen' implies a deeper level of systematic security.

The German Social Insurance system (Bismarck's reforms) is the ultimate 'Vorsorge' system. Aesop's fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper is the perfect illustration of 'vorsorgen'. The 'Vorsorgeuntersuchung' is a standard part of the German health book (U-Heft) for children.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Retirement Planning

private Altersvorsorge
für die Rente vorsorgen
finanzielle Absicherung
monatliche Beiträge

Health and Medicine

Vorsorgeuntersuchung
Krebsvorsorge
Zahnvorsorge
präventive Maßnahmen

Emergency Preparedness

Vorräte anlegen
für Notfälle vorsorgen
Krisenvorsorge
Notfallpaket

Parenting

für die Kinder vorsorgen
Ausbildungsvorsorge
Sparen für später

Insurance

gegen Risiken vorsorgen
Haftpflichtversicherung
Unfallvorsorge

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Haben Sie schon für Ihre Rente vorgesorgt?"

"Wie wichtig ist Ihnen die medizinische Vorsorge?"

"Sollte man für Krisen wie Stromausfälle vorsorgen?"

"Haben Ihre Eltern für Ihre Ausbildung vorgesorgt?"

"Was ist die beste Art, für die Zukunft vorzusorgen?"

موضوعات نگارش

Schreibe darüber, wie du finanziell für deine Zukunft vorsorgst.

Ist Vorsorge in deiner Kultur genauso wichtig wie in Deutschland?

Beschreibe eine Situation, in der du froh warst, vorgesorgt zu haben.

Welche Vorsorgeuntersuchungen hältst du für am wichtigsten?

Kann man zu viel vorsorgen? Wo ist die Grenze?

سوالات متداول

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No, while financial retirement (Altersvorsorge) is the most common use, it also applies to health (medical check-ups), emergency supplies (Krisenvorsorge), and even emotional or logistical preparation.

'Sorgen für' means you are currently taking care of someone or making sure something happens (e.g., 'Ich sorge für Ruhe'). 'Vorsorgen' means you are doing something now to be safe in the future (e.g., 'Ich sorge für meine Rente vor').

Yes, it is 'vor|sorgen'. In a main clause, 'vor' goes to the end: 'Ich sorge heute vor.'

The most common preposition is 'für' followed by the accusative case (e.g., 'für das Alter vorsorgen'). You can also use 'gegen' for specific threats (e.g., 'gegen Krankheiten vorsorgen').

You use the noun form: 'die Altersvorsorge'.

No, that would be 'vorbereiten'. Use 'vorsorgen' if you are buying extra food to keep in the basement for a future emergency.

It is a preventative medical check-up, like a screening or a yearly physical, designed to catch health issues early.

It is a standard, neutral word used in both everyday conversation and formal business/medical contexts.

The past participle is 'vorgesorgt'.

No, 'vorsorgen' is not reflexive. You do not say 'ich sorge mich vor'.

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