German word

rosig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁoːzɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivepromising

Example

Das Team hat rosige Chancen.

The team has promising prospects.

Illustration for rosig (promising)

More examples

Die Aussichten sind rosig.

The prospects are promising.

Core concept

A rosy glow over the road ahead suggests that events will develop successfully rather than badly.

Common phrases

  • rosige Zukunft

    promising future

  • rosige Aussichten

    promising prospects

  • rosige Perspektiven

    promising prospects

Similar words

vielversprechend: Showing strong signs of future success.
aussichtsreich: Offering good prospects and a high chance of success.
hoffnungsvoll: Creating a sense of hope about what lies ahead.
günstig: Favorable and likely to support a successful outcome.

Definition in German

rötlich-rosa gefärbt oder übertragen: so, dass die Aussicht oder der Ausgang als gut und erfolgversprechend erscheint.

Word origin

The adjective derives from 'Rose' with '-ig'; its color meaning developed into the figurative sense of promising prospects.

Usage tips

  • In figurative use, 'rosig' often describes expected conditions or results, while 'rosa' more directly describes the color itself.

Other meanings

  • rosyadjective
  • favorableadjective

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