NOUN

dieVoraussetzung/foˈʁaʊ̯szɛt͡sʊŋ/requirement; precondition; prerequisite

Voraussetzung is a German noun that means requirement, precondition, or prerequisite. It is pronounced /foˈʁaʊ̯szɛt͡sʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Voraussetzungen".

Definitions

1.something necessary for something to happen or be the case; requirement(general)

a.condition or circumstance that must be fulfilled

Gute Deutschkenntnisse sind eine Voraussetzung für diesen Job.—Good German skills are a requirement for this job.

2.assumption underlying an argument or reasoning(logical)

a.presupposed statement or premise

Die Voraussetzung für seine Theorie ist falsch.—The premise of his theory is incorrect.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Voraussetzungdie Voraussetzungen
Genitiveder Voraussetzungder Voraussetzungen
Dativeder Voraussetzungden Voraussetzungen
Accusativedie Voraussetzungdie Voraussetzungen

Frequently asked questions

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

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