Vorsehen
Example: Die Regierung sieht strenge Maßnahmen für den Klimaschutz vor.
Definition
"Vorsehen" means to plan or arrange something in advance, especially referring to measures or provisions intended for future situations. For example, in the sentence 'Die Regierung sieht strenge Maßnahmen für den Klimaschutz vor,' it means the government plans or intends strict climate protection measures.
Etymology
The German verb "vorsehen" is composed of 'vor,' meaning 'before' or 'in advance,' and 'sehen,' meaning 'to see.' It literally means 'to see ahead,' reflecting the idea of anticipating or planning something beforehand. This compound structure highlights foresight in making arrangements.
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"Vorsehen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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