vorher|sagen
Translation
to predict, to forecast, to foretell
Examples
Niemand kann die Zukunft vorhersagen.
Nobody can predict the future.
Der Wetterbericht sagt Regen vorher.
The weather forecast predicts rain.
Er hat das Ergebnis genau vorhergesagt.
He predicted the result accurately.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to predict sth. They predicted a good result.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to predict sth. for sb. The fortune teller predicted a bright future for him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to forecast, to foretell, to prophesy
Etymology
Composed of 'vorher' (beforehand) and 'sagen' (to say). It literally means 'to say before'.
Memory Tips
Think of it like the English 'foretell': 'fore-' (vor-) means before, and 'tell' (sagen) means to say.