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predictable
Such that one can recognize, expect, or guess it in advance. It is often used to criticize something as unimaginative or unoriginal.
Die Handlung des Films war von Anfang an völlig vorhersehbar.
The plot of the film was completely predictable from the start.
The adjective is clearly structured: “vorher” (beforehand) + “sehen” (to see) + “-bar” (-able). It literally means “vorhersehbar” (predictable), that is, something that one can see or recognize in advance. The ending “-bar” corresponds to the English “-able.”
Der Ausgang des Spiels war nach den ersten zehn Minuten vorhersehbar.
The outcome of the game was predictable after the first ten minutes.
The adjective “vorhersehbar” (predictable) belongs to the verb “vorhersehen” (to foresee). If an event is predictable, it means that one could have foreseen it.
Niemand konnte diese plötzliche Krise vorhersehen.
No one could foresee this sudden crisis.
“Vorhersehbar” (predictable) often has a negative meaning and is used as criticism. If the plot of a film or book is predictable, it means that it is boring, clichéd, and uncreative.
Ich mochte das Buch nicht, die Geschichte war mir zu vorhersehbar.
I didn't like the book; the story was too predictable for me.
surprising
'überraschend' and 'vorhersehbar' both describe whether you expected something. 'überraschend' fits when something turns out differently than you expected. 'vorhersehbar' fits when you could already sense or recognize in advance what would happen. With stories, films, or decisions, 'vorhersehbar' can also sound slightly critical, because something then does not seem new or exciting.
Lauras Absage vor dem Termin war leider vorhersehbar.
Laura's cancellation before the appointment was unfortunately predictable.
Die überraschende Nachricht über das Geld kam am Morgen.
The surprising news about the money came in the morning.