Usage Note
vorbereiten is separable and means to prepare in advance; reflexively sich auf etwas vorbereiten means to prepare oneself for something, as for an exam. Note the preposition auf with the accusative. The participle is vorbereitet; the related noun is Vorbereitung.
Examples
"Ich bereite mich gerade auf die Prüfung vor."
Natural Translation
I'm currently preparing for the exam.
Literal Translation
I prepare myself just now for the exam.
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