vorbeugend
preventive
Intended or suitable for preventing an illness, damage, or problem before it occurs.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt empfahl mir eine vorbeugende Untersuchung.
The doctor recommended that I have a preventive examination.
vorbeugend
preventive
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vorbeugend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | vorbeugend |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to vorbeugend.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to vorbeugend.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to vorbeugend.
Usage tips
Word family and sentence structure
'Vorbeugend' (preventive) belongs to the separable verb 'vorbeugen' (to prevent). This verb takes the dative; in a main clause, the prefix is separated, and with the infinitive preceded by 'zu', 'zu' comes between the prefix and the stem.
EXAMPLE
Vorbeugende Maßnahmen helfen, einer Grippe vorzubeugen.
Preventive measures help prevent the flu.
Die Ärztin handelt vorbeugend und beugt möglichen Komplikationen vor.
The doctor acts preventively and prevents possible complications.
Typical collocations
'Vorbeugend' (preventive) frequently comes before words related to medicine and health. Typical collocations include 'vorbeugende Maßnahmen' (preventive measures), 'vorbeugende Behandlung' (preventive treatment), 'vorbeugende Untersuchung' (preventive examination), and 'vorbeugende Impfung' (preventive vaccination).
EXAMPLE
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist eine wichtige vorbeugende Maßnahme.
Regular exercise is an important preventive measure.
Against something
When the goal of prevention is mentioned, 'gegen' (against) is used with the accusative. This combination is especially common with illnesses and health problems.
EXAMPLE
Die Impfung wirkt vorbeugend gegen schwere Infektionen.
The vaccination works preventively against serious infections.
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