vorhersehbar
Translation
predictable, foreseeable
Examples
Das Ergebnis war völlig vorhersehbar.
The result was completely predictable.
Die vorhersehbaren Folgen traten schnell ein.
The foreseeable consequences occurred quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is predictable Something is predictable The result was predictable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: berechenbar, absehbar; Antonyms: unvorhersehbar, überraschend
Etymology
From 'vorher' (beforehand) + 'sehen' (to see) + '-bar' (-able). Literally 'able to be seen beforehand'.
Memory Tips
Think of a weather forecast ('Wettervorhersage'). You try to 'see beforehand' what will happen.