die Zukunft, ¨-e
future
Die Zeit, die nach dem jetzigen Moment kommt.
The German word "Zukunft" is a noun meaning "future". It is composed of the words:
- "zu" (to)
- "kunft," derived from "kommen" (to come)
So, "Zukunft" literally means "what is yet to come."
Similar words:
- "Morgen" (tomorrow) — refers specifically to the next day rather than a more general future.
- "Ziel" (goal) — often a future aim, but focuses on endpoint rather than the whole upcoming time.
Difference:
While "Zukunft" refers broadly to the time ahead, "Morgen" is more immediate (next day), and "Ziel" defines a specific target within the future.
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Examples
Ich freue mich auf die Zukunft.noun
I look forward to the future.
In der Zukunft möchte Anna im Ausland leben.noun
In the future, Anna wants to live abroad.
Niemand weiß genau, wie die Zukunft aussieht.noun
No one knows exactly what the future looks like.
Viele Menschen hatten früher große Angst vor der Zukunft.noun
Many people used to be very afraid of the future.
Alle haben Angst vor einer unsicheren Zukunft.noun
Everyone is afraid of an uncertain future.
Kinder stellen oft viele Fragen über die Zukunft.noun
Children often ask many questions about the future.
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