die Vorsorge
Translation
precaution, provision, preventive care, foresight
Examples
Vorsorge ist besser als Nachsorge.
Prevention is better than cure.
Er hat für das Alter Vorsorge getroffen.
He has made provisions for his old age.
Grammar Patterns
to make provision ((for sth.)) He has made provisions for his old age.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Prävention (prevention), Vorkehrung (precaution); Antonyms: Nachsorge (aftercare)
Etymology
From 'vor' (before, ahead) + 'Sorge' (care, worry). The idea is to 'care for' something 'before' it becomes a problem.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'vor' (before) + 'Sorge' (care). Taking care of things before they become a worry.