vorhersagen
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- Vorhersagen means to predict or forecast future events based on current info.
- It is a separable verb: 'ich sage vorher', 'vorhergesagt', 'vorherzusagen'.
- Commonly used for weather, sports, economics, and scientific models.
- Synonyms include 'voraussagen', 'prognostizieren', and 'prophezeien' for different registers.
The German verb vorhersagen is a fascinating compound that literally translates to "saying before." In practical terms, it is the standard German word for predicting or forecasting. Whether you are talking about the weather, the outcome of a football match, or the fluctuations of the stock market, vorhersagen is your go-to term. It combines the prefix vorher- (beforehand) with the base verb sagen (to say), functioning as a separable verb in most sentence structures.
- The Weather Context
- This is perhaps the most common domain. Meteorologists 'predict' the weather using complex models. You will hear 'Wettervorhersage' (weather forecast) daily on the news.
- Economic and Scientific Use
- In professional settings, it refers to data-driven projections. Experts might predict a recession or a breakthrough in technology using this verb.
- Casual/Mystical Use
- While more formal than 'raten' (to guess), it is also used for palm readers or people claiming to see the future (Zukunft vorhersagen).
Der Wetterbericht sagt für morgen Regen vorher.
Understanding the nuance of vorhersagen requires recognizing its objectivity. Unlike 'versprechen' (to promise), which implies a personal commitment, vorhersagen implies an observation or analysis of facts that lead to a conclusion about what is to come. It is less about 'knowing' and more about 'stating what the signs indicate.'
Niemand kann die Zukunft genau vorhersagen.
In a world obsessed with data and trends, this word appears everywhere from sports commentary to AI research. It bridges the gap between ancient prophecy and modern statistics. When using it, remember that you are positioning yourself as an observer of patterns.
Experten sagten die Krise schon vor Jahren vorher.
- Register
- Neutral to formal. You will find it in newspapers (neutral) and scientific journals (formal).
Kannst du das Ergebnis des Spiels vorhersagen?
Finally, it's worth noting that 'vorhersagen' is often interchangeable with 'voraussagen', though 'vorhersagen' is statistically more common in the context of weather and structured forecasting. Both are correct, but 'vorhersagen' sounds slightly more scientific in modern German usage.
Mastering vorhersagen involves understanding its separable nature and its requirement for an accusative object. You are always predicting *something* (the weather, the future, the price). Let's break down the syntax across different tenses and moods.
- Present Tense (Präsens)
- The prefix 'vorher' separates from 'sagen'. Example: 'Ich sage das Ende des Films vorher.' (I predict the end of the movie.)
- Past Tense (Perfekt)
- The prefix 'vorher' stays attached, and '-ge-' is inserted between the prefix and the root. Example: 'Er hat den Sturm vorhergesagt.' (He predicted the storm.)
Die Wahrsagerin sagt mir meine Zukunft vorher.
In subordinate clauses (Nebensätze), the verb moves to the end and the prefix remains attached. This is a common trap for learners. For example: 'Ich weiß nicht, ob er das Wetter richtig vorhersagt.' Here, 'vorher' and 'sagt' are one word again because of the 'ob' conjunction.
Es ist unmöglich, alles vorherzusagen.
When using an infinitive with 'zu', the 'zu' is placed between the prefix and the verb root: vorher-zu-sagen. This occurs in sentences like: 'Es ist schwer, den Gewinner vorherzusagen.' (It is hard to predict the winner.)
- Modal Verbs
- With modals (können, müssen, etc.), the verb stays together at the end. Example: 'Wer kann die Lottozahlen vorhersagen?'
Wir sagten den Erfolg des Projekts vorher.
Finally, note the difference in emphasis. When you say 'vorhersagen', you emphasize the 'vor' part. This rhythmic stress is key for sounding like a native speaker. Practicing the transition between the object and the final prefix 'vorher' will significantly improve your German flow.
You will encounter vorhersagen in a variety of real-world German contexts. It's not just a textbook word; it's a staple of media, science, and daily conversation about the future.
- TV & Radio Weather Reports
- The weather presenter (Wetterfrosch) will often say: 'Die Meteorologen sagen für das Wochenende Sonnenschein vorher.' This is the most frequent use of the word.
- Financial News (Börsennachrichten)
- Analysts discuss market trends. 'Experten sagen einen Anstieg der Zinsen vorher' (Experts predict a rise in interest rates).
Die Nachrichten sagen eine Hitzewelle vorher.
In academic lectures, particularly in sociology, economics, or environmental science, vorhersagen is used to describe the predictive power of models. A professor might ask: 'Wie verlässlich kann dieses Modell soziale Unruhen vorhersagen?' (How reliably can this model predict social unrest?)
Künstliche Intelligenz kann Kundenverhalten vorhersagen.
You will also hear it in sports. Before a big match like 'Der Klassiker' (Bayern vs. Dortmund), fans and commentators will try to vorhersagen the score. It adds to the excitement and the pre-game analysis.
- Literature & Film
- In fantasy or sci-fi, characters might have the gift of 'Vorhersagung' (the act of predicting). A prophet might say: 'Ich sage das Ende der Welt vorher!'
In dem Film sagte ein Computer alles vorher.
Essentially, anywhere there is data, a crystal ball, or a weather map, vorhersagen is present. It is a word that connects the known present with the unknown future through the medium of speech.
Even advanced learners struggle with vorhersagen because of its structure and its proximity to other similar verbs. Avoid these common pitfalls to sound more natural.
- Mistake 1: Forgetting the Prefix Separation
- Incorrect: 'Ich vorhersage das Wetter.'
Correct: 'Ich sage das Wetter vorher.'
Reason: In main clauses, 'vorher' must move to the end. - Mistake 2: Confusing with 'Versprechen'
- Learners often use 'vorhersagen' when they mean 'to promise'. If you say you will be there, that's a 'versprechen'. If you say it will rain, that's a 'vorhersagen'.
Falsch: Ich vorhersage dir, dass ich komme. (I predict to you that I'm coming - weird!)
Another issue is the confusion between vorhersagen and vermuten (to suspect/assume). 'Vermuten' is much weaker. If you 'vorhersagen', you are making a definitive statement about the future based on some evidence. If you 'vermuten', you are just guessing based on a feeling.
Richtig: Er hat den Wahlsieg vorhergesagt.
The position of 'zu' in the infinitive is also a frequent error. Learners often say 'zu vorhersagen' or 'vorher sagen zu'. The 'zu' must be wedged in the middle: vorherzusagen. This is a rule for all separable verbs where the prefix is more than one syllable or is a distinct adverbial unit.
- Mistake 3: Using 'vorhersagen' for the past
- You cannot 'vorhersagen' something that already happened. For that, use 'erklären' (explain) or 'feststellen' (state/determine).
Man kann nicht vorhersagen, was gestern passiert ist.
Finally, be careful with the noun form. While 'die Vorhersage' is common, don't confuse it with 'der Vorsatz' (intention) or 'die Vorstellung' (performance/idea). Keeping these 'vor-' words separate in your mind is a key milestone in reaching B1/B2 proficiency.
German is rich with verbs describing the future. Choosing the right one depends on how certain you are and what your evidence is. Here is how vorhersagen compares to its cousins.
- Vorhersagen vs. Voraussagen
- These are almost identical. 'Vorhersagen' is slightly more associated with weather and science, while 'voraussagen' is a bit more general. In 90% of cases, they are interchangeable.
- Vorhersagen vs. Prophezeien
- 'Prophezeien' has a religious or mystical tone. You prophesy the end of the world; you predict the rain. Use 'prophezeien' for dramatic effect.
- Vorhersagen vs. Prognostizieren
- 'Prognostizieren' is the academic/medical version. Doctors prognosticate a recovery; economists prognosticate growth. It sounds very professional.
Wissenschaftler prognostizieren eine Erwärmung.
If you are just guessing without much evidence, use raten or schätzen. 'Ich schätze, es wird morgen regnen' (I estimate/guess it will rain) is much more casual than using 'vorhersagen'.
Der Prophet prophezeite großes Unheil.
Another interesting alternative is ahnen (to suspect/have a hunch). While 'vorhersagen' is an active statement, 'ahnen' is an internal feeling. 'Ich ahne Schlimmes' (I suspect something bad) is about intuition, whereas 'Ich sage Schlimmes vorher' is a formal declaration.
- Summary Table
- - **Vorhersagen**: Standard, objective, weather/data.
- **Voraussagen**: General, interchangeable.
- **Prophezeien**: Dramatic, mystical, religious.
- **Prognostizieren**: High-level, professional, scientific.
- **Raten/Schätzen**: Casual, low-evidence guessing.
Kannst du die Zukunft voraussagen?
By diversifying your vocabulary with these synonyms, you can express different levels of certainty and formality, making your German much more precise and expressive.
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
The 'her' in 'vorhersagen' is actually a directional particle that reinforced the idea of bringing the future 'forth' into the present.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing 'vor' like 'for' in English (it should be more like 'foar').
- Not separating the prefix in main clauses.
- Swallowing the 'h' in 'her'.
- Pronouncing the 'g' as 'j' in some dialects.
- Stressing the 'sa' instead of the 'vor'.
مستوى الصعوبة
Easy to recognize because of 'sagen'.
Difficult due to separable prefix and 'zu' placement.
Requires correct stress and sentence structure.
Must listen for the 'vorher' at the end of the sentence.
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المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Separable Verbs
Ich sage vorher.
Infinitive with zu
Es ist schwer vorherzusagen.
Perfekt with ge-
Ich habe vorhergesagt.
Subordinate Clauses
..., weil er es vorhersagt.
Accusative Objects
Er sagt den Regen vorher.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Ich sage Regen vorher.
I predict rain.
Separable verb: sage ... vorher.
Wer sagt das Wetter vorher?
Who predicts the weather?
Question with interrogative 'Wer'.
Er sagt die Sonne vorher.
He predicts the sun.
3rd person singular 'sagt'.
Sagt du Schnee vorher?
Do you predict snow?
Verb-first question.
Wir sagen nichts vorher.
We predict nothing.
Negation with 'nichts'.
Sie sagen den Sieg vorher.
They predict the victory.
Accusative object 'den Sieg'.
Das Radio sagt Wind vorher.
The radio predicts wind.
Subject is 'Das Radio'.
Ich kann es vorhersagen.
I can predict it.
Modal verb 'kann' keeps 'vorhersagen' together.
Kannst du das Ergebnis vorhersagen?
Can you predict the result?
Modal verb structure.
Er hat den Sturm vorhergesagt.
He predicted the storm.
Perfekt tense: hat ... vorhergesagt.
Die App sagt oft falsch vorher.
The app often predicts wrongly.
Adverb 'oft' and 'falsch' placement.
Wir sagten das Ende vorher.
We predicted the end.
Präteritum (Simple Past).
Was sagst du für heute vorher?
What do you predict for today?
Prepositional phrase 'für heute'.
Niemand sagt die Zukunft vorher.
Nobody predicts the future.
Pronoun 'Niemand'.
Sie sagt eine Überraschung vorher.
She predicts a surprise.
Feminine accusative 'eine Überraschung'.
Ich versuche es vorherzusagen.
I am trying to predict it.
Infinitive with 'zu': vorherzusagen.
Es ist schwer, den Markt vorherzusagen.
It is hard to predict the market.
Infinitive clause.
Experten sagten die Krise vorher.
Experts predicted the crisis.
Plural subject 'Experten'.
Ich glaube, dass sie das Wetter vorhersagt.
I believe that she predicts the weather.
Subordinate clause with 'dass'.
Die Vorhersage sagt Regen vorher.
The forecast predicts rain.
Noun and verb used together.
Wer hat diesen Erfolg vorhergesagt?
Who predicted this success?
Perfekt tense question.
Man kann nicht alles vorhersagen.
One cannot predict everything.
Impersonal 'man'.
Sie sagte mir meine Zukunft vorher.
She predicted my future to me.
Dative 'mir' and Accusative 'Zukunft'.
Wir müssen die Trends vorhersagen.
We must predict the trends.
Modal verb 'müssen'.
Wissenschaftler können den Klimawandel vorhersagen.
Scientists can predict climate change.
Scientific context.
Die Katastrophe wurde vorhergesagt.
The catastrophe was predicted.
Passive voice (Passiv).
Es lässt sich kaum vorhersagen.
It can hardly be predicted.
Reflexive 'lässt sich' as passive substitute.
Er sagt die Entwicklung der KI vorher.
He predicts the development of AI.
Genitive 'der KI'.
Obwohl er es vorhersagte, glaubte ihm keiner.
Although he predicted it, no one believed him.
Concessive clause with 'obwohl'.
Die Software sagt das Kundenverhalten vorher.
The software predicts customer behavior.
Technical context.
Niemand hatte diesen Ausgang vorhergesagt.
No one had predicted this outcome.
Plusquamperfekt (Past Perfect).
Wir versuchen, die Risiken vorherzusagen.
We are trying to predict the risks.
Infinitive construction.
Die Komplexität macht es unmöglich, Ereignisse vorherzusagen.
The complexity makes it impossible to predict events.
Abstract noun subject.
In seinem Roman sagt er die Dystopie vorher.
In his novel, he predicts the dystopia.
Literary context.
Die Modelle sagen eine Rezession vorher.
The models predict a recession.
Technical 'Modelle'.
Es ist fraglich, wie präzise man dies vorhersagen kann.
It is questionable how precisely one can predict this.
Indirect question clause.
Er hat die politische Wende vorhergesagt.
He predicted the political turning point.
Historical/Political context.
Die Fähigkeit, Trends vorherzusagen, ist essenziell.
The ability to predict trends is essential.
Substantivized infinitive phrase.
Oft werden technologische Sprünge vorhergesagt.
Often technological leaps are predicted.
Passive voice with 'werden'.
Die Algorithmen sagen unser Handeln vorher.
The algorithms predict our actions.
Modern digital context.
Die Unvorhersehbarkeit der Quantenphysik widerspricht dem Wunsch, alles vorherzusagen.
The unpredictability of quantum physics contradicts the desire to predict everything.
Philosophical/Scientific context.
Hätte man diese Entwicklung vorhersagen können?
Could one have predicted this development?
Konjunktiv II (Conditional) in the past.
Die Propheten der Antike sagten den Untergang Roms vorher.
The prophets of antiquity predicted the fall of Rome.
Historical narrative.
Es gilt als unmöglich, das Wetter auf Monate hinaus vorherzusagen.
It is considered impossible to predict the weather months in advance.
Fixed expression 'Es gilt als'.
Das Modell vermag es, demografische Verschiebungen vorherzusagen.
The model is capable of predicting demographic shifts.
Elevated verb 'vermögen'.
Man sollte sich davor hüten, Wahlergebnisse voreilig vorherzusagen.
One should be wary of prematurely predicting election results.
Reflexive 'sich hüten'.
Die Vorhersagbarkeit menschlichen Verhaltens ist ein Streitpunkt.
The predictability of human behavior is a point of contention.
Noun 'Vorhersagbarkeit'.
Indem wir Daten sammeln, versuchen wir das Unvorhersehbare vorherzusagen.
By collecting data, we try to predict the unpredictable.
Gerundial 'Indem' clause.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— As predicted; used when something happens as expected.
Wie vorhergesagt, fing es an zu regnen.
— Hard to predict; used for uncertain situations.
Der Ausgang der Wahl ist schwer vorherzusagen.
— To predict something with certainty.
Man kann das nicht sicher vorhersagen.
— The prediction did not come true.
Was er vorhersagte, ist nicht eingetroffen.
— To predict using scientific methods.
Wir können Erdbeben noch nicht wissenschaftlich vorhersagen.
يُخلط عادةً مع
To promise (commitment) vs. predict (statement of future).
To prepare vs. to predict.
To read aloud vs. to predict.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To look into a crystal ball; to try to predict the future without facts.
Ich kann auch nur in die Glaskugel schauen.
informal— To read tea leaves; to make wild, baseless predictions.
Das ist doch reines Kaffeesatzlesen!
informal— To consult the oracle; to seek a prediction from an expert.
Wir sollten das Orakel in der Buchhaltung befragen.
humorous— To carry owls to Athens; doing something redundant, like predicting what's obvious.
Den Sieg vorherzusagen wäre wie Eulen nach Athen zu tragen.
literary— The writing on the wall; signs that predict a bad outcome.
Die Zeichen an der Wand sagten den Konkurs vorher.
neutral— To paint the devil on the wall; to predict the worst-case scenario.
Mal nicht den Teufel an die Wand!
informal— A look at the stars; predicting based on astrology or luck.
Eine Vorhersage wäre nur ein Blick in die Sterne.
metaphorical— A prophet in one's own country; someone whose predictions aren't believed at home.
Er war ein Prophet im eigenen Land.
idiomatic— To engage in 'black painting'; to predict only bad things.
Hör auf mit der Schwarzmalerei!
informal— To lay the cards; predicting the future using tarot cards.
Sie lässt sich die Karten legen, um ihre Zukunft vorherzusagen.
neutralسهل الخلط
Very similar meaning and structure.
Vorhersagen is more common for weather/science; voraussagen is more general.
Er sagt die Zukunft voraus/vorher.
Both involve the future.
Wahrsagen is specifically about fortune-telling/magic; vorhersagen is general/scientific.
Die Hexe wahrsagt aus der Hand.
Both are about unknown outcomes.
Raten is guessing without evidence; vorhersagen implies some basis or analysis.
Ich rate mal: Es ist eine 5.
Both about uncertainty.
Vermuten is 'to suspect' (internal feeling); vorhersagen is 'to predict' (external statement).
Ich vermute, er ist krank.
Both about future events.
Prophezeien is more dramatic, religious, or literary.
Er prophezeite das Ende der Welt.
أنماط الجُمل
Ich sage [Nomen] vorher.
Ich sage Regen vorher.
Wer kann [Nomen] vorhersagen?
Wer kann die Zukunft vorhersagen?
Es ist schwer, [Nomen] vorherzusagen.
Es ist schwer, den Markt vorherzusagen.
Er hat [Nomen] vorhergesagt.
Er hat den Sturm vorhergesagt.
[Nomen] wird vorhergesagt.
Eine Krise wird vorhergesagt.
Ich glaube, dass [Subjekt] [Nomen] vorhersagt.
Ich glaube, dass er den Sieg vorhersagt.
Es lässt sich kaum vorhersagen, ob...
Es lässt sich kaum vorhersagen, ob es klappt.
Das Modell vermag es, [Nomen] vorherzusagen.
Das Modell vermag es, Trends vorherzusagen.
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
High, especially in media and news.
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Ich vorhersage das Wetter.
→
Ich sage das Wetter vorher.
The verb is separable; the prefix must move to the end in a main clause.
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Er hat es vorhersagt.
→
Er hat es vorhergesagt.
The past participle of separable verbs requires '-ge-' between the prefix and the root.
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Es ist schwer zu vorhersagen.
→
Es ist schwer vorherzusagen.
The 'zu' must be placed between the prefix and the root.
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Ich vorhersage dir, dass ich komme.
→
Ich verspreche dir, dass ich komme.
Do not confuse 'predicting' with 'promising'.
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Die Vorhersagung des Wetters.
→
Die Vorhersage des Wetters.
The standard noun is 'Vorhersage', not 'Vorhersagung'.
نصائح
Prefix Split
Remember: 'Ich sage vorher', NOT 'Ich vorhersage'. The prefix always flies to the end!
Weather Context
Think of 'Wettervorhersage' as one word to remember the verb.
Stress
Always stress the 'VOR'. It's the most important part of the word.
Infinitive
The 'zu' goes in the middle: vorher-zu-sagen.
End of Sentence
Listen for the 'vorher' at the very end of long German sentences.
Interchangeability
Don't worry too much about 'voraussagen' vs 'vorhersagen'; natives use both.
Precision
Germans love a good 'Vorhersage', but they value accuracy even more!
Root Word
Connect it to 'sagen' (to say). You are just saying it earlier.
Noun Form
Learn 'unvorhersehbar' (unpredictable) to describe chaotic situations.
Dramatic Effect
Use 'prophezeien' if you want to sound like a movie character.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'VOR' (Before) + 'HER' (Here) + 'SAGEN' (Say). You 'Say' it 'Before' it gets 'Here'.
ربط بصري
Imagine a weather reporter pointing at a map *before* the clouds arrive. He is 'saying' the rain 'before' it's here.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to write three sentences: one in present tense (split), one in perfect tense (ge-), and one with a modal verb (together).
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Middle High German 'voresagen'. It combines 'vor' (before) + 'her' (hither/forth) + 'sagen' (to say).
المعنى الأصلي: To say something in front of others or beforehand.
Germanic.السياق الثقافي
Avoid using 'vorhersagen' in religious contexts where 'prophezeien' is more respectful/appropriate.
English uses 'predict' (Latin) or 'forecast' (Germanic). 'Vorhersagen' is the direct cousin of 'forecast'.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Weather
- Wettervorhersage
- Regen vorhersagen
- Sonne vorhersagen
- Meteorologe
Sports
- Ergebnis vorhersagen
- Sieger vorhersagen
- Tore vorhersagen
- Wettquote
Finance
- Kurse vorhersagen
- Markt vorhersagen
- Krise vorhersagen
- Analyst
Science
- Modell
- Daten
- Entwicklung vorhersagen
- Hypothese
Daily Life
- Zukunft vorhersagen
- Ich hab's vorhergesagt
- Was sagst du vorher?
- Wahrsager
بدايات محادثة
"Kannst du vorhersagen, wer die nächste Weltmeisterschaft gewinnt?"
"Glaubst du, dass man das Wetter für einen Monat vorhersagen kann?"
"Was sagen die Experten für die Wirtschaft im nächsten Jahr vorher?"
"Hast du schon mal ein Ereignis richtig vorhergesagt?"
"Ist es möglich, das Verhalten von Menschen mit KI vorherzusagen?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
Schreibe über eine Situation, in der du etwas richtig vorhergesagt hast. Wie hast du dich gefühlt?
Was sagst du für deine eigene Zukunft in den nächsten fünf Jahren vorher?
Diskutiere: Kann künstliche Intelligenz die Zukunft besser vorhersagen als Menschen?
Stell dir vor, du könntest alles vorhersagen. Wäre das ein Segen oder ein Fluch?
Warum ist es für uns so wichtig, das Wetter vorherzusagen?
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, in main clauses in the present and simple past, the prefix 'vorher' goes to the end. In subordinate clauses, it stays attached.
You can, but it sounds more formal than 'raten'. Use it if you want to sound like you have a reason for your guess.
'Vorhersage' is the general word (often weather). 'Prognose' is more professional, used in medicine or economics.
You say 'die Wettervorhersage' or 'der Wetterbericht'.
No, it only applies to future events. For the past, use 'erklären' or 'analysieren'.
It is 'vorhergesagt'.
Yes, especially when talking about sports, the weather, or expectations at work.
Yes, 'menschliches Verhalten vorhersagen' is a common phrase in psychology and AI.
The thing predicted is in the Accusative. The person you tell can be in the Dative (e.g., Er sagt MIR die Zukunft vorher).
Neither is 'better'. 'Vorhersagen' is slightly more frequent in technical contexts like meteorology.
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Translate to German: 'I predict the sun for tomorrow.'
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Translate to German: 'He predicted the results correctly.'
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Use 'vorherzusagen' in a German sentence.
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Write a sentence using 'vorhersagen' in a subordinate clause (with 'weil').
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Translate: 'Scientists predict a change.'
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Write the Perfekt form of 'Wir sagen es vorher.'
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Translate: 'Can you predict who wins?'
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Use the noun 'Vorhersage' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Nobody predicted this crisis.'
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Write a question in the Präteritum (Past Tense) using 'vorhersagen'.
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Explain the difference between 'vorhersagen' and 'raten' in German.
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Translate: 'It is impossible to predict everything.'
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Write a sentence with 'vorhersagen' and a modal verb.
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Translate: 'The experts predicted the rise.'
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Translate: 'I don't want to predict anything.'
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Use 'unvorhersehbar' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Who predicted the end of the world?'
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Write a sentence about a football match using 'vorhersagen'.
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Say: 'Trends are hard to predict.'
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Say: 'Scientists predict a change.'
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Ask: 'Can you predict the results?'
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Say: 'Everything was predicted.'
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Say: 'I told you so! (I predicted it!)'
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Say: 'The weather forecast is good.'
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Say: 'I am trying to predict the prices.'
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Say: 'The future is unpredictable.'
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Ask: 'Is it possible to predict luck?'
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Say: 'He says the end is near.'
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Transcript: 'Morgen wird es sonnig, das sagt der Wetterbericht vorher.' What is the weather like tomorrow?
Transcript: 'Ich habe das Ergebnis des Spiels richtig vorhergesagt.' Did the speaker get the result right?
Transcript: 'Man kann die Börse nicht sicher vorhersagen.' Is the stock market predictable according to the speaker?
Transcript: 'Die Experten sagen eine schwere Krise vorher.' What are experts predicting?
Transcript: 'Es ist fast unmöglich, das Wetter für drei Wochen vorherzusagen.' What is the time frame mentioned?
Transcript: 'Wie gestern vorhergesagt, schneit es heute.' When was the prediction made?
Transcript: 'Niemand konnte diese Entwicklung vorhersagen.' Could anyone predict the development?
Transcript: 'Die Wahrsagerin sagt mir Reichtum vorher.' What does the fortune teller predict?
Transcript: 'Wir müssen versuchen, die Kundenwünsche vorherzusagen.' What should be predicted?
Transcript: 'Die Vorhersage war leider total falsch.' Was the forecast correct?
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Summary
Vorhersagen is the essential German verb for making predictions. Use it when you are talking about the weather, trends, or any future outcome where you are stating what will happen beforehand. Remember to split it in main clauses!
- Vorhersagen means to predict or forecast future events based on current info.
- It is a separable verb: 'ich sage vorher', 'vorhergesagt', 'vorherzusagen'.
- Commonly used for weather, sports, economics, and scientific models.
- Synonyms include 'voraussagen', 'prognostizieren', and 'prophezeien' for different registers.
Prefix Split
Remember: 'Ich sage vorher', NOT 'Ich vorhersage'. The prefix always flies to the end!
Weather Context
Think of 'Wettervorhersage' as one word to remember the verb.
Stress
Always stress the 'VOR'. It's the most important part of the word.
Infinitive
The 'zu' goes in the middle: vorher-zu-sagen.
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