vorhersehbar
predictable
So, dass man schon vorher gut wissen oder ahnen kann, was passieren wird.
Definition & meaning
The German adjective vorhersehbar translates to "predictable" or "foreseeable" in English. It describes something that can be anticipated, expected, or calculated in advance.
- Able to be foreseen: Used when an event or outcome follows a logical pattern or can be deduced based on past experiences or available information. For example, a "vorhersehbares Ergebnis" is a predictable result.
- In the near future: It can also refer to a timeframe that is within the range of what we can currently project. For example, if something remains unchanged "auf absehbare Zeit," it means for the foreseeable future.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective. It is derived from the verb vorhersehen (to foresee). As an adjective, it is declined according to its case, gender, and number (e.g., ein vorhersehbarer Vorfall, die vorhersehbare Konsequenz).
Word origin: The word is a compound of:
- Vorher: Meaning "before" or "previously."
- Sehbar: Derived from the verb sehen (to see) and the suffix -bar (which indicates capability or possibility, similar to the English suffix "-able"). Literally translated, it means "able to be seen beforehand."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Der Ausgang des Films war vorhersehbar.adjective
The outcome of the movie was predictable.
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