vorbereiten
prepare
Etwas im Voraus tun, damit man für eine kommende Situation oder Aufgabe bereit ist.
The German word „vorbereiten“ is a verb meaning „to prepare“ or „to get ready“. It is composed of:
- vor (“before” or “in advance”)
- bereiten (“to make,” “to prepare”)
Thus, it literally means “to make beforehand” or “prepare in advance.”
Similar words:
- planen (to plan)
- arrangieren (to arrange)
- organisieren (to organize)
Difference:
- vorbereiten emphasizes the act of physically or mentally getting ready for something.
- planen focuses more on making a plan or strategy.
- organisieren stresses arranging elements or people systematically.
- arrangieren often refers to putting things in order or organizing details, sometimes with artistic or formal connotation.
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Examples
Ich bereite das Abendessen vor.verb
I am preparing dinner.
Wir bereiten uns auf die Prüfung vor.verb
We are preparing for the exam
Die Schüler bereiten sich auf die Prüfung vor.verb
The students prepare for the exam.
Wir bereiten alles für das Fest vor.verb
We are preparing everything for the party.
Wir bereiten uns auf das Event vor.verb
We are preparing for the event.
Sie bereitet alles für die Party vor.verb
She is preparing everything for the party.
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