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
Composed of 'vor-' (before, forward) and 'sehen' (to see). Literally 'to see before', which evolved to mean planning or stipulating.
Memory Tips
Think of 'foreseeing' a need. You 'see' (sehen) it 'beforehand' (vor) and make provisions.