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horoscope
An interpretation of a person's future or personality based on astrology, often published in newspapers and magazines.
Ich lese jeden Morgen zum Spaß mein Horoskop in der Zeitung.
I read my horoscope in the newspaper every morning for fun.
You can recognize the general meaning (m01) from verbs like 'lesen' (to read) or contexts like 'Zeitung' (newspaper). You can recognize the technical meaning (m02) from verbs like 'erstellen' (to create) or 'deuten' (to interpret) and from the context of astrology as a discipline.
Glaubst du an das, was in deinem Horoskop steht?
Do you believe what your horoscope says?
In its everyday meaning, 'Horoskop' (horoscope) is often used with verbs like 'lesen' (to read), 'glauben an' (to believe in), or the question 'Was steht im Horoskop?' (What does the horoscope say?).
Mein Horoskop sagt, ich werde heute eine interessante Person treffen.
My horoscope says I will meet an interesting person today.
Horoscopes in newspapers and magazines are almost always organized according to the twelve zodiac signs. People therefore often speak of the 'Horoskop für den Stier' (horoscope for Taurus) or 'für die Waage' (for Libra).
Kannst du mir mal das Horoskop für den Skorpion vorlesen?
Can you read me the horoscope for Scorpio?
When the astrological chart is meant, typical verbs are 'erstellen' (to create), 'berechnen' (to calculate), 'deuten' (to interpret), or 'analysieren' (to analyze).
Ein Astrologe kann ein persönliches Horoskop erstellen und deuten.
An astrologer can create and interpret a personal birth chart.
prognosis / forecast
'die Prognose' and 'das Horoskop' both talk about possible developments in the future. The important difference is the basis. A forecast is based on data, analysis, or experience and is used in a factual way. A horoscope is based on astrology and connects the future or personality with zodiac signs. Learners may confuse the words because both predict something. For serious topics such as medicine, business, or planning, you use 'Prognose'. 'Horoskop' fits newspapers, magazines, or personal interpretations based on zodiac signs.
Lisa liest morgens ihr Horoskop, obwohl sie nicht alles glaubt.
Lisa reads her horoscope in the morning, even though she does not believe everything.
Die Ärztin erklärt dem Patienten die Prognose nach der Untersuchung.
The doctor explains the prognosis to the patient after the examination.