German Word · Intermediate
vorhersehen
to foresee
Pronunciation: say vorhersehen
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to foresee".
Example
Wir hatten alles entfernt, womit er sich umbringen konnte; wir wohnten im unteren Stock; aber alles konnte man natürlich doch nicht vorhersehen.
We took away everything he could have used against himself. We lived on the ground floor, but there was no reckoning on anything.
Practice tips
- Practice vorhersehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.