förutspå

Förutspå is a Swedish verb meaning to predict or forecast future events. It denotes projecting what is likely to happen based on data, analysis, or expert judgement. The term is used across disciplines such as science, economics, weather forecasting, and journalism, where statements about probable outcomes are common. In usage, förutspå often introduces an assertion about a future state with phrases like “experter förutspår” or “vädret förutspås bli klart”.

Etymology and related terms: The word combines för- “before” with spå, a root related to foretelling. It is closely related to other Swedish verbs for predicting, such as förutse and förutsäga. While all three convey foresight, förutspå emphasizes a forecast derived from analysis or modeling, whereas förutse is broader and förutsäga is common in formal or statistical contexts.

Grammar and usage: Förutspå is a transitive verb. It takes a clause or an object that states what is forecast, for example, “förutspå att tillväxten ökar” or “förutspås en nedgång i inflationen.” In Swedish, the verb is used in both present and past tenses in reporting, and appears in media, academic texts, and policy discussions.