NOUN

dieZukunft/ˈt͡suːˌkʊnft/future

Zukunft is a German noun that means future. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌkʊnft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zukünfte".

Definitions

1.the time after now; period that is still to come(time)

a.the forthcoming time; what will happen

Wir machen uns Sorgen um die Zukunft unserer Kinder.—We worry about the future of our children.

2.the chances or possibilities for what will happen(prospects)

a.opportunity or hope for what lies ahead

Sie hat eine gute Zukunft vor sich.—She has a good future ahead of her.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Zukunftdie Zukünfte
Genitiveder Zukunftder Zukünfte
Dativeder Zukunftden Zukünften
Accusativedie Zukunftdie Zukünfte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zukunft" mean in English?
"Zukunft" means future. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zukunft"?
"Zukunft" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌkʊnft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zukunft" der, die, or das?
"Zukunft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Zukunft"?
The plural of "Zukunft" is "Zukünfte".
What part of speech is "Zukunft"?
"Zukunft" is a noun in German.

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