vorausschauend
Translation
forward-looking, proactive, anticipatory, prudent
Examples
Eine vorausschauende Planung ist wichtig.
Forward-looking planning is important.
Er handelt immer vorausschauend.
He always acts proactively.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) forward-looking A vorausschauende Person is successful.
((as an adverb)) proactively She acted vorausschauend.
Similar Words
umsichtig (prudent), weitsichtig (far-sighted); Antonyms: kurzsichtig (short-sighted), unbedacht (thoughtless)
Etymology
From 'voraus' (ahead) + 'schauend' (looking). Literally means 'looking ahead'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'looking ahead' ('voraus-schauen') with a telescope to plan for the future.