die Prognose
Translation
prognosis, forecast, prediction
Examples
Die Prognose des Arztes war positiv.
The doctor's prognosis was positive.
Die Wetterprognose für morgen ist gut.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is good.
Grammar Patterns
a prognosis/forecast ((for sth.)) Die Experten geben eine Prognose für die Wirtschaft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorhersage (forecast), Voraussage (prediction)
Etymology
From Greek 'prógnōsis' (foreknowledge), from 'pro-' (before) + 'gnosis' (knowledge). It's an international cognate.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word 'prognosis', especially used in a medical context. Just remember it's a feminine noun in German ('die').