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foretell in German

foretell in German is vorhersagen, wahrsagen, weissagen — foretell means to predict or announce something before it happens.

foretell in German

vorhersagen
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
wahrsagen
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
weissagen
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.

What does "foretell" mean?

  1. verb To predict or announce something before it happens.
    "The old prophecy seemed to foretell the city's downfall."

foretell in a sentence

  • The old prophecy seemed to foretell the city's downfall.
  • No one could foretell how the election would turn out.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "foretell" in German?

"foretell" in German is vorhersagen, wahrsagen, weissagen. foretell means: To predict or announce something before it happens.

How do you use "foretell" in a sentence?

Example: "The old prophecy seemed to foretell the city's downfall." In German, "foretell" is vorhersagen, wahrsagen, weissagen.

Are there other ways to say "foretell" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "foretell": vorhersagen, wahrsagen, weissagen.

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