zukünftiger
Translation
future, coming, prospective
Examples
Mein zukünftiger Ehemann ist Arzt.
My future husband is a doctor.
Er ist ein zukünftiger Star.
He is a future star.
Die Planung zukünftiger Ereignisse ist wichtig.
The planning of future events is important.
Grammar Patterns
future + ((noun)) My future boss is very nice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kommend (coming), bevorstehend (imminent); Antonyms: vergangen (past), ehemalig (former).
Etymology
From 'Zukunft' (future) + adjective suffix '-ig'. 'Zukunft' itself comes from 'zu' (to) + the root of 'kommen' (to come), meaning 'that which is to come'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zu' (to) + 'künftig' (coming). It describes something that is 'coming to' you in the future.