to prophesy
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to prophesy
To predict or foretell a future event, often with a tone of certainty or special insight. The word can be used both for serious prophecies and for ironic or warning predictions.
Ich prophezeie dir, dass diese unüberlegte Entscheidung noch zu Problemen führen wird.
I prophesy to you that this rash decision will still lead to problems.
'Prophezeien' (to prophesy) is the verb related to 'der Prophet' (the prophet) and 'die Prophezeiung' (the prophecy). All of these words have to do with predicting future events.
Was der alte Mann prophezeite, trat tatsächlich ein.
What the old man prophesied actually came true.
The person to whom something is predicted is in the dative. The prediction itself can be an accusative object or a 'dass' (that) clause.
Der Experte prophezeit der Wirtschaft ein schwieriges Jahr.
The expert prophesies a difficult year for the economy.
The word often has a serious, almost solemn, or even ironic undertone. It sounds more dramatic and fateful than the neutral verb 'vorhersagen' (to predict).
Er prophezeite schon vor Jahren den Untergang der Firma.
Years ago, he prophesied the downfall of the company.
to predict
Vorhersagen and prophezeien can both announce a future event. „Vorhersagen“ sounds factual and neutral, while „prophezeien“ often suggests special insight or certainty and can also sound cautionary or ironic. „Vorhersagen“ is usually more appropriate for an objective statement.
Der alte Mann prophezeite für morgen starken Regen.
The old man prophesied heavy rain for tomorrow.
Die Wetter-App sagt für morgen starken Regen vorher.
The weather app predicts heavy rain for tomorrow.
