prädestinieren
Translation
to predestine, to earmark
Examples
Sein Talent prädestiniert ihn für diesen Beruf.
His talent predestines him for this profession.
Ihre ruhige Art prädestiniert sie zur Lehrerin.
Her calm nature makes her ideal for being a teacher.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) ((for+4)) prädestinieren to predestine (sb./sth.) for (sth.) His talent predestines him for this profession.
((j-n/et4)) ((to+3)) prädestinieren to make (sb./sth.) ideal for (sth.) Her calm nature makes her ideal for being a teacher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestimmen (to determine), vorherbestimmen (to predetermine), ausersehen (to choose)
Etymology
From Latin 'praedestinare' (to determine beforehand). Composed of 'prä-' (pre-, before) + 'destinieren' (to destine).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'to predestine'. Think 'pre-' (before) + 'destiny'.