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prophecy
A prediction of future events that often has a fateful, religious, or supernatural character.
Laut der alten Prophezeiung wird ein Held kommen, um das Land zu retten.
According to the old prophecy, a hero will come to save the land.
'Die Prophezeiung' (the prophecy) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'prophezeien' (to prophesy). The ending '-ung' often forms nouns from verbs and describes the action or its result.
Der alte Mann prophezeite eine lange Dürre.
The old man prophesied a long drought.
Common verbs with 'Prophezeiung' (prophecy) are 'eine Prophezeiung machen' (to make a prophecy), 'eine Prophezeiung erfüllen' (to fulfill a prophecy), or, when it happens on its own: 'sich bewahrheiten' (to come true).
Die Hexe machte eine düstere Prophezeiung.
The witch made a dark prophecy.
The word 'Prophezeiung' (prophecy) has a strong connection to fate, magic, or religion. You often find it in myths, legends, and fantasy stories, but rarely in everyday situations.
In dem Buch geht es um eine alte Prophezeiung, die das Schicksal des Königreichs bestimmt.
The book is about an old prophecy that determines the fate of the kingdom.
vision
'die Vision' and 'die Prophezeiung' can both point to something in the future. A 'Vision' is often an idea of what the future should be like, for example a goal for a company, a project, or one's own life. It can also be a special apparition. A 'Prophezeiung', by contrast, is a prediction: it says what will supposedly happen, often with a religious, fateful, or supernatural tone. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with the future and sometimes with mystical experiences. In practice: a vision more often describes a wish or a guiding ideal, while a prophecy predicts an event.
In der alten Geschichte erfüllt sich am Ende eine dunkle Prophezeiung.
In the old story, a dark prophecy comes true in the end.
Die Vision des Teams ist eine Stadt mit weniger Autos und mehr Grünflächen.
The team's vision is a city with fewer cars and more green spaces.