VERB
voraussetzen/foˈʁaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/to suppose; to assume; to presuppose
voraussetzen is a German verb that means to suppose, to assume, or to presuppose. It is pronounced /foˈʁaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte voraus" and the past participle is "vorausgesetzt".
Definitions
1.to assume or suppose something as a condition(assume)
a.to take something for granted; to make something a prerequisite
Ich habe vorausgesetzt, dass du Bescheid weißt.—I assumed you knew about it.
b.to require as a condition
Für diesen Kurs wird Englischkenntnis vorausgesetzt.—English knowledge is required for this course.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | voraussetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze voraus |
| Present (du) | setzt voraus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt voraus |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte voraus |
| Participle II | vorausgesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte voraus |
| Imperative (singular) | setz voraus |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt voraus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "voraussetzen" mean in English?
- "voraussetzen" means to suppose, to assume, or to presuppose. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "voraussetzen"?
- "voraussetzen" is pronounced /foˈʁaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "voraussetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "voraussetzen" is "vorausgesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "voraussetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "voraussetzen" becomes "setzte voraus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "voraussetzen"?
- "voraussetzen" is a verb in German.
