voraussetzen
Man muss voraussetzen, dass alle Teilnehmer pünktlich kommen.
You must assume that all participants will arrive on time.
To assume or take for granted that something is true or will happen without explicit confirmation.
Wir setzen voraus, dass Sie die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen gelesen haben.
We assume that you have read the General Terms and Conditions.
Für diese Berechnung setzen wir voraus, dass die Werte konstant bleiben.
For this calculation, we assume that the values remain constant.
Often used in formal or contractual contexts to establish conditions or prerequisites.
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Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'voraussetzen' in formal contexts. For informal situations, 'annehmen' is more common.
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Logical Prerequisites
'Voraussetzen' often implies a logical or necessary condition for something else to follow.
Word Origin
From the prefix 'vor-' (before) and 'setzen' (to set or place), literally meaning 'to set before' or 'to place in advance.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts, such as contracts, legal documents, or academic writing, to establish assumptions or conditions.