Translation of German word "Zukunft" to English
dieZukunft
/tsuˈkʊnt/
Meaning
NounThe time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
How to use
The feminine noun Zukunft ('future') is declined regularly (plural is rare: Zukünfte). The related adjective is zukünftig (future / prospective). In Zukunft means 'in the future / from now on'.
🇬🇧 English
future
Example
Ich denke an die Zukunft.
I think about the future.
Die Zukunft ist hoffnungsvoll.
The future is full of hope.
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Common phrases
- in Zukunft— in the future / from now on
- Zukunftspläne— plans for the future (related compound)
- nahe Zukunft— near future
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The German word "die Zukunft" is defined as: "The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced."
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The German word "die Zukunft" means "future" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich denke an die Zukunft." (which translates as "I think about the future.").
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