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' and 'vorsorgen' look similar, but they mean different things. 'sorgen für' means that you take care of someone or something, ensure something, or cause a result. 'sich sorgen um' means that you are worried. 'vorsorgen', on the other hand, means to prepare in advance for the future, for example financially or in terms of health. The mix-up happens easily because both words have to do with responsibility and security. Memory tip: you 'sorgt für' something now or 'sorgt sich um' someone; you 'sorgt vor' so that you are better prepared later.
Sie sorgt früh fürs Alter vor und legt jeden Monat etwas Geld zurück.
She starts making provisions for old age early and sets aside some money every month.
Im Restaurant sorgt das Team dafür, dass alle Gäste schnell einen Platz bekommen.
In the restaurant, the team makes sure that all guests get a table quickly.