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No. 2,404 in Swedish

förebygga

To prevent or avert.

In a sentence

  • Jag försöker förebygga sjukdom genom att äta hälsosamt.

    I try to prevent illness by eating healthily.

    The word 'förebygga' is used to indicate preventive measures taken to avoid health-related problems.

  • Regeringen har lanserat en kampanj för att förebygga brott.

    The government has launched a campaign to prevent crimes.

    Here, 'förebygga' refers to implementing strategies to reduce or avoid criminal activities.

  • Vi behöver bättre metoder för att förebygga arbetsrelaterad stress.

    We need better methods to prevent work-related stress.

    In this case, 'förebygga' is utilized to discuss addressing potential issues before they develop.

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