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prevention
Measures taken to prevent an unwanted event from occurring, especially an illness, accident, or crime. Another word for this is prevention.
Zur Vorbeugung von Grippe wird eine jährliche Impfung empfohlen.
An annual vaccination is recommended for the prevention of flu.
'Vorbeugung' (prevention) is derived from the separable verb 'vorbeugen' (to prevent). The prefix 'vor-' means 'in advance' here, giving the meaning 'to act in advance in order to prevent something.'
Eine gute Planung dient der Vorbeugung von Problemen.
Good planning serves to prevent problems.
'Vorbeugung' (prevention) is very often used in the fixed phrase 'zur Vorbeugung von' (for the prevention of). 'Von' is followed by a noun in the dative that describes what is to be prevented.
Zur Vorbeugung von Missverständnissen sollten wir alles genau besprechen.
To prevent misunderstandings, we should discuss everything in detail.
The word is used especially often in the areas of health, safety, and crime. Typical combinations are 'Vorbeugung von Krankheiten' (prevention of diseases), 'Vorbeugung von Unfällen' (prevention of accidents), or 'Vorbeugung von Straftaten' (prevention of crimes).
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist die beste Vorbeugung gegen Rückenschmerzen.
Regular exercise is the best prevention against back pain.
treatment
'die Behandlung' and 'die Vorbeugung' both often belong to the area of health, but they are opposites in terms of timing and content. 'Vorbeugung' means measures taken so that an illness or problem does not arise in the first place. 'Behandlung' begins when a problem is already there and is meant to be relieved or cured. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with doctors, health, and measures. A simple guideline is: Vorbeugung is before, Behandlung is after the illness or problem has begun.
Regelmäßiges Händewaschen ist eine einfache Vorbeugung gegen viele Infektionen.
Regular handwashing is a simple way to prevent many infections.
Nach dem Unfall braucht der Patient sofort eine Behandlung im Krankenhaus.
After the accident, the patient needs immediate treatment in the hospital.