künftig
future · in future · in the future
Etwas, das in der Zeit nach jetzt passieren wird oder gelten soll.
Definition & meaning
künftig means future, forthcoming, or in the future. As an adverb, it often means from now on or henceforth. As an adjective, it describes something that will exist or happen in the future.
- Künftig gelten neue Regeln. — New rules will apply from now on.
- der künftige Termin — the future appointment
Grammar & word origin
Künftig can be used as either an adverb or an adjective. As an adjective, it takes the usual German adjective endings, as in künftige Entwicklungen (“future developments”).
It is formed from Kunft, an older word related to arriving or coming, and the suffix -ig. It is also related to Zukunft , meaning “future.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- zukünftig — Almost interchangeable with künftig; often emphasizes that something belongs to or will happen in the future.
- bevorstehend — “Upcoming” or “imminent”; usually refers to something expected soon, rather than the future in general.
- bisherig — “Previous” or “so far”; an antonym when künftig means “future” or “from now on.”
- vergangen — “Past”; an antonym when referring to time.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hoffentlich werden in künftigen Projekten weniger Fehler gemacht.adjective
Hopefully, in future projects, fewer mistakes will be made.
Künftige Entscheidungen sollen sorgfältig getroffen werden.adjective
Future decisions should be made carefully.
Künftige Projekte sollten nachhaltig geplant sein.adjective
Future projects should be planned sustainably.
Künftige Projekte sollen nachhaltig sein.adjective
Future projects should be sustainable.
Unsere künftigen Pläne umfassen eine umweltfreundliche Produktion.adjective
Our future plans include environmentally friendly production.
Künftige Generationen werden unsere Entscheidungen erben.adjective
Future generations will inherit our decisions.
Künftige Projekte sollten umweltfreundlicher sein.adjective
Future projects should be more environmentally friendly.
Künftig müssen wir besser planen.adverb
In future, we need to plan better.
Du solltest künftig früher kommen.adverb
You should come earlier in the future.
Künftig achten wir mehr auf die Umwelt.adverb
In the future, we will pay more attention to the environment.
Künftig achten wir stärker auf die Umwelt.adverb
In the future we will pay more attention to the environment.
Künftig arbeiten wir besser zusammen.adverb
In the future, we will work better together.
Künftig arbeiten wir zusammen.adverb
In the future, we will work together.
Künftig sollten wir mehr darauf achten.adverb
In the future, we should pay more attention to that.
Künftig möchte ich mehr Zeit für meine Familie haben.Word type unavailable
In the future I would like to have more time for my family.
Wir treffen uns künftig jeden Montag im Café.Word type unavailable
We will meet in the future every Monday in the café.
Künftig treffen wir uns nur noch am Wochenende.Word type unavailable
In the future we will only meet on weekends.
Künftig werde ich mehr Zeit für meine Hobbys reservieren.adverb
In the future I will reserve more time for my hobbies.
Die künftige Chefin stellte sich den Mitarbeitern vor.Word type unavailable
The future boss introduced herself to the employees.
Künftig spreche ich nur noch Deutsch im Kurs.Word type unavailable
In the future I will only speak German in the course.
Die künftigen Lehrpläne enthalten mehr praktische Beispiele.Word type unavailable
The future curricula contain more practical examples.
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