English–German

“prophesy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁofeˈtsaɪ̯ən/

Example

Viele Leute prophezeien eine bessere Zukunft.

Many people prophesy a better future.

Illustration for prophezeien (prophesy)

How to say “prophesy” in German

“Prophesy” in German is prophezeien.

A speaker points toward the future with a prophet's authority, presenting a forecast as a certain revelation.

Full entry for prophezeien: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prophezeien

Wahrsager prophezeien den Menschen oft ein glückliches Ende.

Fortune-tellers often prophesy a happy ending for people.

Tips for using prophezeien

  • Prophezeien sounds solemn or dramatic rather than neutral, so ordinary forecasts usually use vorhersagen or prognostizieren.

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