scenario
das Szenario, die Szenarien
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scenario
A description of a possible future situation or a conceivable sequence of events. Different scenarios are often developed in order to prepare for various developments.
Die Firma hat ein Worst-Case-Szenario für eine mögliche Wirtschaftskrise entwickelt.
The company developed a worst-case scenario for a possible economic crisis.
scenario / script
In film and theater, a detailed description of the plot, scenes, and dialogues; a screenplay or libretto.
Der Regisseur arbeitete eng mit dem Autor am Szenario für den neuen Film.
The director worked closely with the writer on the scenario for the new film.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Szenarien |
| genitive | des Szenarios |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Szenario | die Szenarien die Szenarios |
| accusative | das Szenario | die Szenarien die Szenarios |
| dative | dem Szenario | den Szenarien den Szenarios |
| genitive | des Szenarios | der Szenarien der Szenarios |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The meaning of 'Szenario' depends on the topic. In the context of planning, politics, or business, it refers to a possible future development. In the context of film, theater, or literature, it means a detailed description of the plot.
Die Experten spielten verschiedene Szenarien für den Klimawandel durch.
The experts played through various scenarios for climate change.
Der Autor schreibt gerade am Szenario für eine neue Fernsehserie.
The writer is currently working on the scenario for a new TV series.
When it is about possible developments, 'Szenario' is often combined with certain adjectives and verbs. Typical expressions are 'ein realistisches Szenario' (a realistic scenario), 'das schlimmste Szenario' (the worst-case scenario), or 'ein Szenario entwerfen/durchspielen' (to develop/play through a scenario).
Wir müssen uns auf das wahrscheinlichste Szenario vorbereiten.
We have to prepare for the most likely scenario.
Im Planspiel haben wir verschiedene Szenarien simuliert.
In the simulation exercise, we simulated various scenarios.
In the meaning of 'Drehbuch' (script/screenplay), 'Szenario' is more of a technical term from film and theater production. In everyday conversation about a film, most people would rather use the word 'Drehbuch' (script/screenplay).
Das Szenario beschreibt detailliert jede einzelne Szene des Films.
The scenario describes every single scene of the film in detail.
prognosis / forecast
Prognose and Szenario both relate to possible future developments. A Prognose identifies the course of events considered likely based on data or experience; a Szenario, by contrast, describes a possible course of events, often one tied to certain conditions. Szenario is therefore more suitable when there are several conceivable developments.
Für den Winter entwarf das Team ein Szenario mit steigenden Preisen bei anhaltend hoher Nachfrage.
For the winter, the team developed a scenario involving rising prices if high demand continues.
Die Prognose der Experten erwartet wegen der hohen Nachfrage steigende Preise.
Experts’ forecast expects prices to rise because of high demand.
