vorsorgen
/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɔʁɡn̩/
verb
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- sorgt vor
- past
- sorgte vor
- perfect
- hat vorgesorgt
Meaning
-
to make provision
Built from vor (before) + sorgen (to care).
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Man sollte für das Alter vorsorgen.
You should provide for old age.
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Für das Alter sollte man frühzeitig vorsorgen. Am besten spart man regelmäßig.
You should make provision for old age early. It is best to save regularly.
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Made of
- vor before
- sorgen to care
Practice
1 What does vorsorgen mean?
to make provision
2 Fill the gap: Man sollte für das Alter ___.
Full sentence: Man sollte für das Alter vorsorgen. (You should provide for old age.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches vorsorgen?
vorsorgen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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