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Providence in German

Providence in German is Vorsehung, Providence, Fügung — Providence means divine guidance or protective care, often attributed to God or fate.

Providence in German

Vorsehung
proper noun
Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; the grace of God; fate or fortune.
Providence
proper noun
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island, the state capital and largest city.
Vorsehung
noun
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.). [from 14th c.]
Vorsehung
noun
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. [from 16th c.]
Fügung
noun
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. [from 16th c.]
Umsicht
noun
Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]
Vorsorge
noun
Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]

What does "Providence" mean?

  1. name Divine guidance or protective care, often attributed to God or fate.
    "She thanked providence for her narrow escape."
  2. noun Careful planning and management for the future; foresight and thrift.
    "His providence in saving early paid off in retirement."
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Providence in a sentence

  • She thanked providence for her narrow escape.
  • His providence in saving early paid off in retirement.

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What is "Providence" in German?

"Providence" in German is Vorsehung, Providence, Fügung. Providence means: Divine guidance or protective care, often attributed to God or fate.

How do you use "Providence" in a sentence?

Example: "She thanked providence for her narrow escape." In German, "Providence" is Vorsehung, Providence, Fügung.

Are there other ways to say "Providence" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "Providence": Vorsehung, Providence, Fügung, Umsicht, Vorsorge.

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