German word

Zukunft

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsuːkʊnft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfuture

Example

In Zukunft werde ich pünktlicher sein.

In the future, I will be more punctual.

Illustration for Zukunft (future)

More examples

In Zukunft möchte ich mehr Deutsch sprechen.

In the future, I would like to speak more German.

Core concept

A road ahead contains planned destinations as well as unforeseen turns and opportunities.

Common phrases

  • in Zukunft

    in the future

  • Zukunftspläne

    future plans

  • für die Zukunft

    for the future

Similar words

Gegenwart: The time currently being experienced.
Vergangenheit: The time that has already passed, including earlier events.
Morgen: The day after today.
Vorhaben: A specific plan or intention for future action.

Definition in German

Der Zeitraum nach dem Jetzt, in dem erwartete Ereignisse, Pläne oder Möglichkeiten liegen.

Word origin

Zukunft comes from Middle High German zukunft and combines zu, meaning 'to', with a noun related to kommen, meaning 'to come'.

Usage tips

  • Zukunft is a feminine noun, as in die Zukunft, der Zukunft, and in der Zukunft.

Other meanings

  • prospectsnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Zukunftsplanungfuture planningnoun
  • zukünftigfutureadjective

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