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vorgesehen sein

be allocated

Definition & meaning

vorgesehen sein means to be intended, planned, scheduled, or specified. The exact meaning depends on context:

  • Intended or designated: Der Raum ist für Besprechungen vorgesehen. — “The room is intended for meetings.”
  • Planned or scheduled: Der Start ist für morgen vorgesehen. — “The start is scheduled for tomorrow.”
  • Specified or stipulated: Das ist im Vertrag vorgesehen. — “That is stipulated in the contract.”

The phrase can also mean that something is envisaged or allowed for as part of a plan.

Grammar & Word origin

This is an infinitive phrase made up of vorgesehen and sein . Vorgesehen is the past participle of the separable verb vorsehen , literally “to see beforehand.” Here, sein links the participle to the subject and describes what is planned or intended.

Common patterns include für + accusative to name what something is intended for, and es ist vorgesehen, dass … to introduce a planned or stipulated outcome. The phrase usually describes a plan, arrangement, or provision rather than a person’s personal intention.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • geplant sein — “to be planned.” A close synonym, but it emphasizes the existence of a plan more than a designated purpose.
  • beabsichtigt sein — “to be intended.” This focuses more on intention and less on formal scheduling or stipulation.
  • bestimmt sein für — “to be meant for.” This emphasizes the intended recipient or use.
  • festgelegt sein — “to be fixed or specified.” This suggests that a decision or detail has been formally settled.

Antonyms:

  • nicht vorgesehen sein — “not to be planned, intended, or provided for.”
  • ungeplant sein — “to be unplanned.” This describes something happening without prior planning.
  • ausgeschlossen sein — “to be ruled out.” This is stronger: it means something is explicitly excluded, not merely absent from the plan.

Common phrases & collocations

  • für einen bestimmten Zweck vorgesehen sein — to be intended for a particular purpose
  • für morgen vorgesehen sein — to be scheduled for tomorrow
  • im Gesetz vorgesehen sein — to be provided for in the law
  • es ist vorgesehen, dass … — it is planned or stipulated that …

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Examples

Für die Besprechung ist eine Stunde vorgesehen.other

One hour is allocated for the meeting.

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