vor|sehen
Translation
to provide for, to plan, to intend, to watch out
Examples
Das Gesetz sieht eine Strafe vor.
The law provides for a penalty.
Wir haben vorgesehen, morgen abzureisen.
We have planned to depart tomorrow.
Sieh dich vor dem Hund vor!
Watch out for the dog!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) vorsehen to provide for sth. The law provides for a penalty.
sichAkk ((vor sb./sth.)) vorsehen to watch out for sb./sth. Watch out for the dog!
Similar Words
Synonyms: planen (to plan), beabsichtigen (to intend); Antonyms: improvisieren (to improvise)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, forward) and 'sehen' (to see). Literally 'to foresee', which leads to the meaning of planning or providing for something.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'seeing' (sehen) a future event 'before' (vor) it happens, so you can plan for it.