noun
die Prognose, -n
prediction · forecast
The German word "Prognose" is a noun meaning "forecast" or "prediction".
- It comes from Greek prognōsis, where "pro" means "before" and "gnosis" means "knowledge" — so literally, "foreknowledge".
Similar words:
- Vorhersage (prediction)
- Voraussage (forecast)
- Prognostizierung (prognostication)
Differences:
- Prognose often implies a scientific or expert-informed forecast (e.g., weather, economic trends).
- Vorhersage is more general and can be used for both casual and formal predictions.
- Voraussage emphasizes the act of predicting, sometimes with a slightly less formal tone.
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Examples
Eine Prognose kann oft unsicher sein.noun
A prediction can often be uncertain.
Viele Prognosen stimmen nicht immer mit der Realität überein.noun
Many forecasts do not always match reality.
Warum vertrauen so viele Menschen auf Prognosen der Experten?noun
Why do so many people trust the forecasts of the experts?
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