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Forderungen
/ˈfɔʁdɐʁʊŋən/
demands
Die Gewerkschaft stellte hohe Forderungen an den Arbeitgeber.
The union made high demands on the employer.
Law
formal
claims made by someone for something they believe they are entitled to
Der Gläubiger hat seine Forderungen beim Gericht eingereicht.
The creditor submitted his claims to the court.
Often used in legal or financial contexts to refer to outstanding payments or rights.
general
requests or demands for something to be done or provided
Die Bürgerinitiative hat Forderungen nach mehr Transparenz gestellt.
The citizens' initiative made demands for greater transparency.
Can refer to social, political, or personal requests.
Collocations
Forderungen erfüllento meet demandsForderungen stellento make demandsForderungen durchsetzento enforce demands
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Plural vs. Singular
Use 'Forderungen' for multiple demands or claims. The singular 'Forderung' refers to a single demand or claim.
Word Origin
From Middle High German *vorderunge*, from Old High German *forderunga*, derived from *fordaren* (to demand), related to *fordern* (to demand).
Usage Notes
Plural form of 'Forderung'. Often used in formal or professional contexts, especially in law, finance, or labor negotiations. The singular 'Forderung' is more common in everyday speech.
Word Breakdown
ford-
demand
root-ung
suffix forming nouns denoting an action or result
suffix-en
plural marker
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