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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.
combating
Both words refer to measures taken against a disease. „Die Vorbeugung“ begins before the disease occurs, while „die Bekämpfung“ can also actively push back a problem that already exists. When talking about protection against a disease, „Vorbeugung“ is appropriate; when the disease itself is the focus, „Bekämpfung“ is more suitable.
Für die Vorbeugung der Krankheit ist regelmäßiges Händewaschen wichtig.
Regular handwashing is important for preventing the disease.
Für die Bekämpfung der Krankheit wurden wirksame Medikamente entwickelt.
Effective medications were developed to combat the disease.
