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to predict
To make a statement about what will probably happen in the future, often based on knowledge, data, or observations. Synonymous with 'prognostizieren' (to forecast) or 'voraussagen' (to predict).
Meteorologen können das Wetter für die nächsten Tage ziemlich genau vorhersagen.
Meteorologists can predict the weather for the next few days quite accurately.
'Vorhersagen' is a separable verb with the prefix 'vorher-'. In a main clause, the prefix goes at the end. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Der Experte sagt eine positive Entwicklung voraus.
The expert predicts a positive development.
The verb is made up of 'vorher' (beforehand) and 'sagen' (to say). So it literally means to say something before it happens. This structure helps you understand and remember the meaning.
Niemand hätte diesen Ausgang vorhersagen können.
No one could have predicted this outcome.
The verb 'vorhersagen' (to predict) can be used with an accusative object, a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that), or an indirect question with a W-word.
Die App sagt Regen für morgen vorher.
The app predicts rain for tomorrow.
'Vorhersagen' (to predict) is often used in connection with the weather, the future, economic developments, or the results of elections and sporting events.
Analysten sagen für das nächste Quartal ein starkes Wachstum vorher.
Analysts predict strong growth for the next quarter.
to type / guess / tap
Tippen and vorhersagen both refer to making a statement about the future outcome of an event. Tippen sounds more like a personal guess, often in a game or bet, whereas vorhersagen is more general and can be based on knowledge, data, or observations. Use tippen for your personal assessment and vorhersagen for a well-founded statement.
Nach den Wetterdaten kann der Meteorologe für morgen starken Regen vorhersagen.
Based on the weather data, the meteorologist can predict heavy rain for tomorrow.
Für das Fußballspiel tippe ich auf einen knappen Sieg der Heimmannschaft.
For the soccer match, I’m betting on a narrow win for the home team.
