vorsehen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzeːən/to plan; to provide for; to intend
vorsehen is a German verb that means to plan, to provide for, or to intend. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sah vor" and the past participle is "vorgesehen".
Definitions
1.to plan; to arrange in advance(planning/organization)
a.to determine or earmark something for a purpose
Für das Projekt sind drei Millionen Euro vorgesehen.—Three million euros are earmarked for the project.
2.to stipulate or specify (officially or by rule)(intention/law)
a.to state something is required/mandated
Das Gesetz sieht vor, dass alle Anträge schriftlich gestellt werden müssen.—The law stipulates that all applications must be submitted in writing.
3.to be cautious; to watch out(anticipation/precaution, rare)
a.to take care or guard (somewhat dated/rare)
Du musst dich vorsehen, wenn du nachts alleine unterwegs bist.—You must be careful when you are out alone at night.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorsehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sehe vor |
| Present (du) | siehst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sieht vor |
| Preterite (ich) | sah vor |
| Participle II | vorgesehen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sähe vor |
| Imperative (singular) | sieh vor |
| Imperative (plural) | seht vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorsehen" mean in English?
- "vorsehen" means to plan, to provide for, or to intend. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorsehen"?
- "vorsehen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorsehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorsehen" is "vorgesehen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorsehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorsehen" becomes "sah vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorsehen"?
- "vorsehen" is a verb in German.
