German word

Wettervorhersage

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛtɐfoːɐ̯ˌheːɐ̯zaːgə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounweather forecast

Example

Die Wettervorhersagen für die Woche sind unterschiedlich.

The weather forecasts for the week are different.

Illustration for Wettervorhersage (weather forecast)

More examples

Die Wettervorhersage für morgen wurde gerade aktualisiert.

The weather forecast for tomorrow was just updated.

Core concept

A weather map reaching forward in time, with changing symbols that indicate what conditions are expected next.

Common phrases

  • aktuelle Wettervorhersage

    current weather forecast

  • Wettervorhersage für morgen

    weather forecast for tomorrow

  • regionale Wettervorhersage

    regional weather forecast

Similar words

Wetterprognose: Information predicting weather changes over time using observations and numerical models.
Wetterbericht: A report on observed current weather together with a short forecast.
Vorhersage: Information predicting future events or conditions from experience or data.
Prognose: A prediction of future conditions estimated from statistics or trends.

Definition in German

Ein Bericht oder eine Prognose über das voraussichtliche Wetter in einem bestimmten Zeitraum.

Word origin

The compound Wettervorhersage combines Wetter with Vorhersage, a noun formed from vorhersagen by turning a beforehand statement into a prediction.

Usage tips

  • Wetterbericht usually focuses on reported or current conditions, whereas Wettervorhersage specifically points to expected future conditions.

Related words

  • vorhersagenpredictverb
  • vorhersagbarpredictableadjective
  • Wettervorhersagerweather forecasternoun

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