Noun
die Vorbeugung
Pronunciation: [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌbɔɪ̯ɡʊŋ]
prevention; preventive measures (especially against illness)
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Meanings
Noun
- prevention; preventive measures (especially against illness)
Example sentence
Zur Vorbeugung gegen Grippe lassen sich viele ältere Menschen impfen.
Many older people get vaccinated to prevent flu.
Word forms
singular
die Vorbeugung
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Vorbeugung
Accusativedie Vorbeugung
Dativeder Vorbeugung
Genitiveder Vorbeugung
Vorbeugung has no common plural.
Usage
- zur Vorbeugung — As a precaution, to prevent something; very common in health contexts.
- Vorbeugung gegen Krankheiten — Prevention of illnesses; gegen + Akkusativ names what is prevented.
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist die beste Vorbeugung gegen Rückenschmerzen.
Regular exercise is the best prevention against back pain.