prophecy
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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.
prognosis / forecast
Prognose and Prophezeiung can both announce a future event. A Prognose is factually grounded and based on data, analyses, or experience; a Prophezeiung seems more fateful, religious, or supernatural. Prognose is suitable for a rational assessment, while Prophezeiung is suitable for this kind of interpretation.
Die alte Prophezeiung kündigte eine lange Trockenperiode als Zeichen des Schicksals an.
The old prophecy foretold a long dry spell as a sign of fate.
Die Prognose der Forscher sagt auf Grundlage der Daten eine längere Trockenperiode voraus.
Based on the data, the researchers’ forecast predicts a longer dry spell.
