zukünftig
Translation
future, prospective
Examples
Mein zukünftiger Beruf ist Arzt.
My future profession is a doctor.
Wir planen für die zukünftige Generation.
We are planning for the future generation.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) used before a noun. My future job is interesting.
Similar Words
künftig (future); Antonyms: vergangen (past), ehemalig (former)
Etymology
Derived from 'Zukunft' (future), which comes from 'zu' (to) and 'Kunft' (coming). It literally means 'that which is to come'.
Memory Tips
Recognize it as the adjective form of the common noun 'die Zukunft' (the future).