predestined
Loading your saved state.
predestined for
To be especially well suited for a particular task, role, or function because of certain qualities, abilities, or circumstances; to be made for something.
Mit seiner ruhigen und geduldigen Art ist er für den Beruf des Lehrers prädestiniert.
With his calm and patient manner, he is predestined for the teaching profession.
The word contains the Latin prefix 'prä-', which means 'beforehand'. 'Prädestiniert' (predestined) therefore literally means 'determined beforehand' and describes a suitability that seems almost like fate.
Ihre schnelle Auffassungsgabe macht sie prädestiniert für eine wissenschaftliche Karriere.
Her quick grasp of things makes her predestined for a scientific career.
The adjective 'prädestiniert' (predestined) is almost always used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative. This structure expresses what someone or something is especially suited for.
Dieses robuste Material ist für den Einsatz im Freien prädestiniert.
This robust material is predestined for outdoor use.
'Prädestiniert' (predestined) belongs to an elevated style of language. It sounds more formal and educated than everyday expressions.
Aufgrund seiner eleganten Erscheinung war er für die Hauptrolle prädestiniert.
Because of his elegant appearance, he was predestined for the leading role.
born
'geboren' and 'prädestiniert' can both say that someone is especially well suited to a role or task. 'Ein geborener ...' sounds as if someone has this talent by nature. 'Prädestiniert für' is a bit more general: someone is a good fit because they bring certain abilities, experience, or circumstances with them. 'geboren' often sounds more personal and vivid, while 'prädestiniert' is more factual and is often used with 'für'.
Mit seiner Erfahrung im Verkauf ist Paul für die neue Teamleitung prädestiniert.
With his experience in sales, Paul is predestined for the new team leader role.
Lena ist eine geborene Lehrerin, weil sie ruhig und klar erklären kann.
Lena is a born teacher because she can explain things calmly and clearly.