to make provisions
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to make provisions
To take measures in order to be prepared for future needs or possible difficulties. This often refers to financial security in old age or preventive healthcare.
Es ist wichtig, frühzeitig für das Alter vorzusorgen.
It is important to make provisions for old age early on.
'Vorsorgen' (to make provisions) is a separable verb. The prefix 'vor-' comes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu,' the verb stays together.
Er sorgt mit einer privaten Rente für das Alter vor.
He is making provisions for old age with a private pension.
The verb consists of the prefix 'vor-' (in advance) and the verb 'sorgen' (to care / to take care of). So the meaning is literally 'to take care of something in advance.'
Wer früh vorsorgt, hat später weniger Probleme.
Those who make provisions early have fewer problems later.
The verb 'vorsorgen' (to make provisions) is very often used with the preposition 'für' + accusative to indicate what you are making arrangements for.
Man sollte nicht nur für das Alter vorsorgen, sondern auch für Krankheiten.
You should make provisions not only for old age, but also for illness.
Common topics connected with 'vorsorgen' (to make provisions) are finances and health. Typical phrases are: 'für das Alter vorsorgen' (to make provisions for old age), 'finanziell vorsorgen' (to make financial provisions), or 'gesundheitlich vorsorgen' (to take preventive health measures).
Mit einer guten Versicherung kann man für den Ernstfall vorsorgen.
With good insurance, you can make provisions for serious situations.
to take care / worry
Sorgen für and vorsorgen both relate to responsibility and provision. Vorsorgen, however, emphasizes taking forward-looking measures for future needs or possible difficulties, while sorgen für describes current care or provision. Use vorsorgen when preparing for the future in good time, and sorgen für for present responsibility.
Die Eltern sorgen mit einem Sparplan für die zukünftigen Bedürfnisse ihrer Kinder vor.
The parents are making provisions for their children's future needs with a savings plan.
Die Eltern sorgen für ihre Kinder und kümmern sich um ihre täglichen Bedürfnisse.
The parents look after their children and take care of their daily needs.
