präventiv

B2

preventative

English meaning
preventative
Vocabulary package
Medicine & Treatment

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präventiv in a sentence

Eine präventive Behandlung kann Krankheiten verhindern.

Preventative treatment can prevent illnesses.

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What does präventiv mean in English?

präventiv means "preventative". For example: "Eine präventive Behandlung kann Krankheiten verhindern." — "Preventative treatment can prevent illnesses."

What level is präventiv in German?

präventiv is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the medicine & treatment vocabulary.

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