die Vorhersage
Translation
forecast, prediction, prophecy
Examples
Die Wettervorhersage für morgen ist gut.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is good.
Seine Vorhersage hat sich bewahrheitet.
His prediction came true.
Grammar Patterns
to make a forecast ((for sth.)) eine Vorhersage ((für et4)) machen They made a forecast for the next quarter's sales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Prognose, Prophezeiung; Antonyms: Rückblick (review, look back)
Etymology
Composed of `vor-` (fore-, before) and `sagen` (to say). It literally translates to 'a fore-saying'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'fore-saying' the future. It's what a forecaster does when they 'say' something 'before' it occurs.