German Phrase
Laut Vorhersage stehen die Chancen gut.
Meaning
The sentence means 'According to the forecast, the chances are good.' It conveys that a prediction (weather, sports, market, etc.) indicates a favorable outcome.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to refer to an official or expert prediction and express optimism about the outcome. It works in contexts such as weather reports, sports betting, business projections, or any situation where a forecast has been published.
✦Grammar Breakdown
LautVorhersagestehendieChancengut.
Laut (preposition)
Used to cite a source or authority, similar to 'according to' in English. It governs the dative case, but with nouns like 'Vorhersage' the case is already fixed.
Vorhersage (noun)
A feminine noun meaning 'forecast' or 'prediction'. In this construction it functions as the source of information.
stehen + die Chancen
The verb 'stehen' can be used idiomatically with 'die Chancen' to express the state of the odds, i.e., 'the chances stand...'.
die Chancen (plural noun)
Plural of 'die Chance' (opportunity, chance). The definite article 'die' marks it as plural.
gut (adjective)
Used predicatively after 'stehen' to describe the quality of the chances.
🗨In Conversation
Laut Vorhersage stehen die Chancen gut.
According to the forecast, the chances are good.
Dann sollten wir das Projekt starten.
Then we should go ahead with the project.
✕Common Mistakes
Nach Vorhersage stehen die Chancen gut.
The correct preposition is 'laut' (or 'nach den Prognosen'), not 'nach' alone.
Laut Vorhersage stehen die Chance gut.
Use the plural 'die Chancen' because the idiom requires the plural form.
Laut Vorhersage gut stehen die Chancen.
The adjective 'gut' follows the verb; saying 'gut stehen' changes the meaning to 'stand well'.
↔Alternatives
Nach den Prognosen sind die Chancen gut.
According to the projections, the chances are good.
Den Vorhersagen zufolge stehen die Chancen gut.
According to the forecasts, the chances are good.
Die Vorhersage sagt, dass die Chancen gut stehen.
The forecast says that the chances are good.
Cultural Tip
The preposition 'laut' is common in formal or written German, especially in news reports and scientific statements. In casual conversation you might hear 'nach' or 'gemäß' instead. Also, avoid mixing 'stehen' with singular 'Chance' – the idiom only works with the plural 'die Chancen'.