förebygga

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Swedish

Etymology

före +‎ bygga

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Verb

förebygga (present förebygger, preterite förebyggde, supine förebyggt, imperative förebygg)

  1. to prevent (lower (and possibly eliminate, if to zero) the risk of occurring)
    förebygga sjukdomar
    prevent disease
    förebyggande åtgärder
    preventive measures

Usage notes

See the usage notes for förhindra, which also translates as prevent.

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