prediction
die Voraussage, die Voraussagen
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prediction
A statement about what is likely to happen in the future; a forecast or prediction.
Die Experten wagten keine Voraussage über den Ausgang der Wahl.
The experts did not dare make a prediction about the outcome of the election.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Voraussagen |
| genitive | der Voraussage |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Voraussage | die Voraussagen |
| accusative | die Voraussage | die Voraussagen |
| dative | der Voraussage | den Voraussagen |
| genitive | der Voraussage | der Voraussagen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Voraussage' (prediction) belongs to the word family of 'voraussagen' (to predict). The component 'voraus' (ahead/forward) helps you remember it: the focus is directed forward in time.
Ihre Voraussage für das nächste Jahr beruht auf aktuellen Daten.
Her prediction for next year is based on current data.
Typical collocations are 'eine Voraussage machen' (to make a prediction), 'eine Voraussage treffen' (to make a prediction), and 'eine Voraussage trifft ein' (a prediction comes true). With 'eintreffen' (to come true), the prediction is the subject; this describes the announced event actually happening.
Seine Voraussage ist früher als erwartet eingetroffen.
His prediction came true earlier than expected.
'nach der Voraussage' (according to the prediction) can be used to indicate what an expectation is based on. The preposition 'nach' (according to/after) is followed here by the dative.
Nach der Voraussage der Fachleute werden die Energiepreise im nächsten Jahr sinken.
According to the experts' prediction, energy prices will fall next year.
