vorsehen
to provide for
To designate or plan something for a specific purpose, person, or point in time.
EXAMPLE
Der Zeitplan sieht eine Mittagspause von einer Stunde vor.
The schedule provides for a one-hour lunch break.
vorsehen
to provide for / beware
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Meanings
sich vorsehen vor
to beware of
To be careful and watch out for a possible danger.
EXAMPLE
Sieh dich vor dem Hund vor, er ist unberechenbar.
Beware of the dog; he is unpredictable.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Vorsehen' is a separable verb. The prefix 'vor' is separated from the verb in a main clause and placed at the end.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Gesetz sieht strengere Regeln vor.
The new law provides for stricter rules.
Sentence structure and usage pattern
In the meaning of 'plan', the subject is often impersonal, such as 'der Plan' (the plan), 'das Programm' (the program), or 'das Gesetz' (the law). The person for whom something is planned is often added with 'für' + accusative.
EXAMPLE
Der Plan sieht für jeden Teilnehmer ein Einzelzimmer vor.
The plan provides for a single room for each participant.
Fixed construction
The meaning 'to be careful' is always used in the reflexive form 'sich vorsehen' (to beware). The danger one should guard against is indicated with the preposition 'vor' + dative.
EXAMPLE
Du solltest dich vor Taschendieben in der Innenstadt vorsehen.
You should beware of pickpockets in the city center.
Compare with
vorsehen vs planen
to plan
Planen refers to thinking through or preparing a future project. Vorsehen means that something is included in a plan for a specific purpose or time. Planen is appropriate for actively developing a plan; vorsehen is appropriate for a decision that is already included in one.
vorsehen
Der Jahresplan sieht die Renovierung der Schule für August vor.
The annual plan provides for the renovation of the school in August.
planen
Die Gemeinde plant die Renovierung der Schule und bespricht gerade den Ablauf.
The municipality is planning the renovation of the school and is currently discussing the process.
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