die Zukunft

Plural: die Zukünfte
Based on: -kunft, zu
Goethe B1 Noun #130 Noun
  1. the future
  2. in the future, from now on
1.

the future

Opposite: Vergangenheit
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Examples
  • Er macht sich Sorgen um seine Zukunft.
  • He is worried about his future.
2.

in the future, from now on

(in Zukunft )
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  • In Zukunft werde ich früher ins Bett gehen.
  • From now on, I will go to bed earlier.

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Word of the Day – “die Zukunft”

A fun look at the meaning of the German words for future, what "Zukunft" has to do with "kommen" and what other cool useful words with "-kunft" there are.

Vocab: die Zukunft, die Auskunft, die Ankunft, die Herkunft

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How many meanings does the German word 'Zukunft' have?

Zukunft has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the future, 2. in the future, from now on.

What is the gender of 'Zukunft'?

die

What is the plural of 'Zukunft'?

die Zukünfte

What is 'Zukunft' related to?

The word 'Zukunft' is related to -kunft and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'Zukunft'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Zukunft':

Word of the Day – “die Zukunft”
A fun look at the meaning of the German words for future, what "Zukunft" has to do with "kommen" and what other cool useful words with "-kunft" there are.
Vocab: die Zukunft, die Auskunft, die Ankunft, die Herkunft
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