Afrikaans vooruitsig | ||
Albanian perspektivë | ||
Amharic ተስፋ | ||
Arabic احتمال | ||
Armenian հեռանկար | ||
Assamese সম্ভাৱনা | ||
Aymara pruspiktu | ||
Azerbaijani perspektiv | ||
Bambara hakilina | ||
Basque prospektiba | ||
Belarusian перспектыва | ||
Bengali সম্ভাবনা | ||
Bhojpuri संभावना | ||
Bosnian prospect | ||
Bulgarian перспектива | ||
Catalan perspectiva | ||
Cebuano paglaum | ||
Chinese (Simplified) 展望 | ||
Chinese (Traditional) 展望 | ||
Corsican prospettiva | ||
Croatian perspektiva | ||
Czech vyhlídka | ||
Danish udsigt | ||
Dhivehi ހުށަހެޅުން | ||
Dogri मेद | ||
Dutch vooruitzicht | ||
English prospect | ||
Esperanto perspektivo | ||
Estonian väljavaade | ||
Ewe ŋgɔkpɔkpɔ | ||
Filipino (Tagalog) inaasam-asam | ||
Finnish mahdollisuus | ||
French perspective | ||
Frisian foarútsjoch | ||
Galician perspectiva | ||
Georgian პერსპექტივა | ||
German aussicht | ||
Greek προοπτική | ||
Guarani oñeha'arõva | ||
Gujarati સંભાવના | ||
Haitian Creole pwospè | ||
Hausa fata | ||
Hawaiian manaolana | ||
Hebrew סיכוי | ||
Hindi आशा | ||
Hmong zeem muag | ||
Hungarian kilátás | ||
Icelandic horfur | ||
Igbo atụmanya | ||
Ilocano makitkita | ||
Indonesian prospek | ||
Irish ionchas | ||
Italian prospettiva | ||
Japanese 見込み | ||
Javanese prospek | ||
Kannada ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ | ||
Kazakh келешегі | ||
Khmer ការរំពឹងទុក | ||
Kinyarwanda ibyiringiro | ||
Konkani देखावो | ||
Korean 전망 | ||
Krio chans | ||
Kurdish gûman | ||
Kurdish (Sorani) لایەن | ||
Kyrgyz келечек | ||
Lao ຄວາມສົດໃສດ້ານ | ||
Latin prospectus | ||
Latvian izredzes | ||
Lingala ndenge ya komonela | ||
Lithuanian perspektyva | ||
Luganda eby'okukola jebujja | ||
Luxembourgish aussiicht | ||
Macedonian перспектива | ||
Maithili खोज करनाइ | ||
Malagasy fanantenana | ||
Malay prospek | ||
Malayalam പ്രതീക്ഷ | ||
Maltese prospett | ||
Maori tumanakohanga | ||
Marathi प्रॉस्पेक्ट | ||
Meiteilon (Manipuri) ꯀꯥꯟꯅꯕꯒꯤ ꯃꯇꯤꯛ ꯂꯩꯕ | ||
Mizo hmabak | ||
Mongolian хэтийн төлөв | ||
Myanmar (Burmese) အလားအလာ | ||
Nepali संभावना | ||
Norwegian potensielle kunder | ||
Nyanja (Chichewa) chiyembekezo | ||
Odia (Oriya) ଆଶା | ||
Oromo gara fuulduraatti raawwachuuf carraan isaa bal'aa kan ta'e | ||
Pashto راتلونکی | ||
Persian چشم انداز | ||
Polish perspektywa | ||
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) perspectiva | ||
Punjabi ਸੰਭਾਵਨਾ | ||
Quechua prospecto | ||
Romanian perspectivă | ||
Russian перспектива | ||
Samoan faamoemoe | ||
Sanskrit सम्भावना | ||
Scots Gaelic dùil | ||
Sepedi kholofetšo | ||
Serbian проспект | ||
Sesotho tebello | ||
Shona tarisiro | ||
Sindhi امڪان | ||
Sinhala (Sinhalese) අපේක්ෂාව | ||
Slovak vyhliadka | ||
Slovenian možnost | ||
Somali rajo | ||
Spanish perspectiva | ||
Sundanese prospek | ||
Swahili matarajio | ||
Swedish utsikt | ||
Tagalog (Filipino) pag-asa | ||
Tajik дурнамо | ||
Tamil வாய்ப்பு | ||
Tatar перспектива | ||
Telugu అవకాశము | ||
Thai โอกาส | ||
Tigrinya ተስፋ | ||
Tsonga humelela | ||
Turkish olasılık | ||
Turkmen geljegi | ||
Twi (Akan) anidasoɔ | ||
Ukrainian перспектива | ||
Urdu امکان | ||
Uyghur ئىستىقبال | ||
Uzbek istiqbol | ||
Vietnamese tiềm năng | ||
Welsh gobaith | ||
Xhosa ithemba | ||
Yiddish ויסקוק | ||
Yoruba ireti | ||
Zulu ithemba |
| Language | Etymology / Notes |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | In Afrikaans, “vooruitsig” may also refer to a viewpoint, a landscape, or an expectation. |
| Albanian | The Albanian word "perspektivë" originates from the Latin "perspicere," meaning "to look through or discern," and it also has the alternate meaning of "viewpoint" or "opinion." |
| Amharic | In Amharic, the word "ተስፋ" not only means "prospect" but also carries connotations of hope, expectation, and anticipation. |
| Arabic | The word "احتمال" can also mean "possibility" or "supposition" in Arabic. |
| Azerbaijani | The word "perspektiv" in Azerbaijani derives from the Latin word "perspicere", meaning "to see clearly" or "to have a clear view". |
| Basque | In Basque, 'prospektiba' derives from the Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'view' or 'lookout'. |
| Belarusian | The Belarusian word "перспектыва" also means "a long and narrow straight path, usually lined with trees". |
| Bengali | In ancient Sanskrit the word “sambhav” is also used in the sense of to be born into existence; from that “sambhabana” in Bengali has the meaning of possibility, potentiality, etc. |
| Bosnian | In Bosnian the word "prospekt" means both "prospect" and "avenue or street" |
| Bulgarian | The Bulgarian term "перспектива" has additional meanings to its central meaning "prospect", including "outlook" and "viewpoint". |
| Catalan | Catalan "perspectiva" comes from the Latin "perspicere" (to see through), which conveys the idea of a clear and unobstructed view of the future. |
| Cebuano | The word "paglaum" is also used to refer to hope, expectation, or anticipation. |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 展望 (Simplified) was originally interpreted as "looking at" or "observing." |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 展望 (prospect) is also used in Chinese to describe someone's outlook or expectations. |
| Corsican | Corsican 'prospettiva' derives from Italian 'prospettiva' and also means 'vista'. |
| Croatian | The word 'perspektiva' originated from the Latin root 'perspicere', meaning 'to look through', and denotes not only 'prospect' but also 'perspective' in both the visual and abstract senses. |
| Czech | "Vyhlídka" can mean a natural formation on a mountain with a broad view |
| Danish | In German, " Aussicht " also means "view". |
| Dutch | The word "vooruitzicht" can also refer to a beautiful view or panorama. |
| Esperanto | In Latin, "perspicere" means "to look through," which is the root of the Esperanto word "perspektivo." |
| Estonian | "Väljavaade" derives from "välja vaatama" (to look outside), emphasizing a clear view beyond obstacles. |
| Finnish | The Finnish word "mahdollisuus" ("prospect") is derived from "mahdollinen" ("possible"), which in turn is based on the root "mahd-," meaning "to have the power or ability." |
| French | In French, the word "perspective" has a broader meaning and can also refer to a point of view or a way of seeing things. |
| Frisian | The word “foarútsjoch” can also mean “view” in a more general sense, as in “it has a beautiful view over the lake”. |
| Galician | In Galician, "perspectiva" can also refer to a viewpoint or observation platform. |
| German | Aussicht derives from the Proto-Indo-European "auks", which originally meant "to shine" or "to glow", and eventually came to mean "an expanse of land open to view". |
| Greek | The Greek word "προοπτική" (prospective) originally meant "a view" or "a look ahead," and is related to the words "όψη" (face) and "σκοπιά" (watchtower). |
| Haitian Creole | The word 'pwospè' in Haitian Creole is derived from the French word 'prospectus', meaning a document outlining a proposed venture. |
| Hausa | In Hausa, the word "fata" can also mean "destiny" or "fate." |
| Hawaiian | The Hawaiian word 'manaolana' not only means 'prospect' but also 'hope' or 'expectation'. |
| Hebrew | The Hebrew word "סיכוי" can also mean chance, probability, or likelihood. |
| Hindi | The Sanskrit word "आशा" also means "desire" or "expectation", akin to the word "hope" in English. |
| Hmong | Zeem muag derives from the Hmong word zeem, meaning "to look at" or "to observe," and muag, meaning "eye"} |
| Hungarian | Kilátás also means 'view', 'vista' and derives from the Hungarian verb 'kilát', meaning 'to peep', 'to look out the window'. |
| Icelandic | "Horfur" is cognate with the English word "hopeful", and can mean "optimism" or "hope". |
| Igbo | "Atụmanya" may also mean "a child not yet born or named" |
| Indonesian | Prospek in Indonesian can also mean 'suspect' or 'criminal suspect', due to its origin in the Dutch word 'prospectie' meaning 'investigation'. |
| Irish | The word 'ionchas' also has alternate meanings such as 'advantage', 'opportunity' or 'chance'. |
| Italian | In Renaissance Italy, 'prospettiva' originally referred to the scientific study of linear perspective in art. |
| Japanese | 見込み can also mean "expectation," "estimate," or "prospect of profit." |
| Javanese | "Prospek" in Javanese can also mean "expectation" or "hope", while in English, it primarily refers to a future possibility. |
| Kannada | The word 'ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ' in Kannada is derived from the Sanskrit word 'निरीक्षण' ('nīrīkṣaṇa'), which means 'to look at' or 'to observe'. |
| Kazakh | The word "келешегі" can also refer to a future event or an expected outcome. |
| Korean | The word "전망" in Korean can also refer to "a view of a landscape" or "a hope for the future." |
| Kurdish | In addition to "prospect", "gûman" in Kurdish also means "suspicion" or "hesitation." |
| Kyrgyz | The word "келечек" also means "future" and "hope" in Kyrgyz. |
| Lao | The English word "prospect" is derived from the Latin word "prospicere," which means "to look forward." |
| Latin | "Prospectus" originated from the Latin verb "prospicere", meaning "to look forward, to look out." |
| Latvian | Izredzes is a plural noun meaning "prospect(s)" or "chance(s)" and is likely derived from the verb "izredzēt" meaning "to count out" or "to single out". |
| Lithuanian | Etymology: from Latin "perspicere" - to look through, "perspicuus" - visible, "prospectus" - view, outlook. |
| Luxembourgish | The word "Aussiicht" is derived from the German word "Aussicht", meaning "view", "prospect", or "perspective." |
| Macedonian | The Macedonian word "перспектива" is borrowed from the Latin "perspiciō" meaning "look through", "look forward", or "look ahead", and thus it is a cognate with English "prospect" |
| Malagasy | The word "fanantenana" can also refer to a "hope" or "expectation". |
| Malay | In Malay, "prospek" also means "view" or "scenery." |
| Maltese | "prospett" (prospect) also means "future" and comes from Italian "prospetto" (elevation, façade, or perspective). |
| Maori | 'Tumanakohanga' is a Maori word that also means 'to look forward to' or 'to hope for'. |
| Nepali | संभावना (sanbhāvanā) can also mean 'potential,' 'possibility'} |
| Norwegian | The word "potensielle kunder" is derived from the Latin word "prospectus," meaning "a view or outlook." |
| Pashto | راتلونکی can also mean a possibility or likelihood. |
| Persian | The word "چشم انداز" also means "view" or "landscape" in Persian. |
| Polish | The Polish word "perspektywa" comes from the Latin word "perspectiva" meaning "to look through." |
| Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) | In Portuguese, "perspectiva" also means "point of view" or "opinion". |
| Punjabi | The word "संभावना" (sambhaavnaa) in Punjabi means "possibility" and is derived from the Sanskrit word "संभव" (sambhav) meaning "possible." |
| Romanian | "Perspectivă" is derived from the Latin "perspicere", meaning "to see through" or "to look into". |
| Russian | The Russian "проспект/prospekt" is an avenue, boulevard or town square, while its English counterpart "prospect" means "a view" and also a "potential customer". The two words share the "view/perspective" meaning. |
| Samoan | Faamoemoe can also refer to the act of imagining, picturing, or visualizing something in one's mind. |
| Scots Gaelic | The Gaelic word "dùil" is derived from the Old Irish word "duil", which means "hope" or "expectation". |
| Serbian | In Serbian, the word "проспект" can also refer to a broad urban street. |
| Sesotho | The word "tebello" is also a name given to children and can refer to "one who is loved". |
| Shona | The word "tarisiro" can also mean "hope" or "expectation" in Shona. |
| Sindhi | The Sindhi word امڪان ("prospect") is related to the Arabic word "امكان" which means "possibility" or "capability". |
| Sinhala (Sinhalese) | The word "අපේක්ෂාව" could also mean "expectation" or "hope" but it has been borrowed from the English word "prospect" which literally means "a view". |
| Slovak | The word "vyhliadka" in Slovak can also mean "viewpoint" or "lookout". |
| Slovenian | The Slovenian word "možnost" originates from the Slavic root "mož", meaning "to be able", and shares a common etymology with the English word "might". |
| Somali | In Somali folklore, 'rajo' also refers to a supernatural being said to bring good luck or fortune. |
| Spanish | In Spanish, "perspectiva" also refers to "view" or "outloook". |
| Sundanese | In Sundanese, "prospek" can also refer to a dowry or a marriage proposal. |
| Swahili | In Swahili, matarajio can also refer to expectations, possibilities, or hopes. |
| Swedish | In addition to its primary meaning, 'utsikt' can also refer to a vista, outlook, or a potential future outcome. |
| Tagalog (Filipino) | "Pag-asa" is derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root *padaŋ, meaning "open space" or "field". |
| Tajik | The word "дурнамо" in Tajik is derived from the Russian word "дурной," meaning "bad" or "harmful." |
| Tamil | In Tamil, 'வாய்ப்பு' also means 'the state of being open or accessible' or 'an opportunity to do something'. |
| Telugu | The word "అవకాశము" has a double meaning in Telugu, it can also mean "opportunity". |
| Thai | The word "โอกาส" ("opportunity") also means "chance", "possibility", or "occasion" in Thai. |
| Turkish | "Olasılık," "ihtimal," "mevki," "makam," "nimet" kelimeleri Arapçada "vasi" kökünden türeyen kelimelerdir. |
| Ukrainian | The Ukrainian word "перспектива" (prospect) also means "view" or "vista". |
| Urdu | The Urdu word "امکان" also means "possibility" or "potential." |
| Uzbek | "Istiqbol" also means "greeting" or "reception" in Uzbek. |
| Vietnamese | "Tiềm năng" (prospect) is derived from the Chinese word "潛能" (qiánnéng), which means "hidden ability" or "potential". |
| Welsh | The Welsh word |
| Xhosa | The word 'ithemba' in Xhosa also implies hope and expectation. |
| Yiddish | The Yiddish word 'ויסקוק' ('prospect'), derives from the German word 'Ausguck' (lookout). |
| Yoruba | Ireti also means 'hope' or 'expectation' in Yoruba, reflecting the interconnectedness of prospects and aspirations. |
| Zulu | The Zulu word "ithemba" also refers to a "promise" and is derived from the verb "themba," meaning "to trust" or "to hope." |
| English | The word 'prospect' can also refer to a mental image or anticipation of a future event, situation, or outcome. |