future

• Zu der Zeit gehörend, die nach der Gegenwart kommt; in der Zukunft liegend oder für einen späteren Zeitpunkt geplant.

Relating to a time that is to come; expected or planned for the period after the present.

1. Relating to time to comeA2formal

   Existing or happening at a time after the present.

   zukünftig

   • We are planning for future generations.
   • She is thinking about her future career.
   • Future events will be announced next week.

   Synonymecomingeventualexpectedforthcomingimpendingprospectivesubsequentupcoming

   Antonymepastprevious

2. Potential or expectedB1formal

   Likely to happen or exist in the time ahead.

   Zukünftig

   • He is a future leader of the company.
   • This technology has future applications in medicine.
   • They discussed future possibilities for the project.

   Synonymeanticipatedcomingeventualexpectedforthcominglikelypotentialprospective

• Das Substantiv bezeichnet die Zeit, die noch bevorsteht, sowie die Ereignisse und Umstände, die später eintreten werden. Es kann auch die Aussicht auf eine spätere Entwicklung oder den kommenden Lebensabschnitt meinen.

A noun referring to the time that is yet to come, or events and conditions that will exist at a later time.

1. Time to comeA1formal

   The period of time that will happen after the present moment.

   Zukunft

   • The future is uncertain for many people.
   • She is planning for her future career.
   • We must think about the future of our planet.

   Synonymehereaftertime to come

   Antonymepast

2. Prospects or destinyA2formal

   The likely or expected events or conditions that will happen to someone or something.

   Zukunft

   • He has a bright future ahead of him.
   • The company's future looks promising.
   • They are worried about the future of the project.

   Synonymedestinyfatefortunelotoutlook

   Antonymehistorypast