Vorbeugen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorbeugen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to prevent", "to avert" or "to guard against".

Essential properties of "vorbeugen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vorbeugen
  • Simple past: beugte vor
  • Participle: vorgebeugt

See full conjugation of vorbeugen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorbeugen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To take preventive measures to avoid something negative"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen vorbeugen, um eine Ausbreitung der Krankheit zu verhindern.We must take preventive measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
  2. Durch regelmäßige Wartung können wir technischen Problemen vorbeugen.Through regular maintenance, we can prevent technical problems.
  3. Es ist wichtig, Stress vorzubeugen, um gesund zu bleiben.It is important to prevent stress to stay healthy.

2.) "To lean or bend forward"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste sich vorbeugen, um unter dem niedrigen Türrahmen durchzugehen.He had to bend forward to pass under the low doorframe.
  2. Sie beugte sich vor, um besser hören zu können.She leaned forward to hear better.
  3. Beim Lesen beugte er sich weit vor, da seine Sehkraft nachgelassen hatte.While reading, he leaned far forward because his eyesight had deteriorated.
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