vielversprechend
promising
Giving reason for great hopes of future success, positive development, or high quality.
EXAMPLE
Die ersten Ergebnisse des Experiments sind sehr vielversprechend.
The first results of the experiment are very promising.
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Word composition
The word is made up of 'viel' (much/a lot) and 'versprechend' (promising). 'Versprechend' is the present participle of 'versprechen' (to promise). Literally, it means that something 'promises a lot' and therefore gives reason for hope.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Medikament hat eine vielversprechende Wirkung gezeigt.
The new medication has shown a promising effect.
Flexible use
'Vielversprechend' (promising) can be used as an adjective before a noun, as part of the predicate, or as an adverb to describe a verb. Its form adapts to its grammatical function.
EXAMPLE
Das ist ein vielversprechender Ansatz.
That is a promising approach.
Typical collocations
'Vielversprechend' (promising) is often used in combination with nouns that describe a beginning or a possibility. Typical examples are: 'ein vielversprechender Kandidat' (a promising candidate), 'ein vielversprechender Beginn' (a promising beginning), or 'vielversprechende Ergebnisse' (promising results).
EXAMPLE
Sie gilt als vielversprechende Kandidatin für die Position.
She is considered a promising candidate for the position.
Compare with
vielversprechend vs rosig
rosy
Both words describe a positive expectation for the future. „Vielversprechend“ focuses more on recognizable signs and existing potential, for example in a project. „Rosig“ evaluates the expected development as a whole in a very optimistic way. Use „vielversprechend“ for concrete signs and „rosig“ for an overall forecast.
vielversprechend
Die ersten Ergebnisse des Projekts sind vielversprechend.
The project’s initial results are promising.
rosig
Nach dem erfolgreichen Start sehen die Aussichten für das Projekt rosig aus.
After the successful launch, the outlook for the project looks rosy.
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