Voraussetzung
Eine Voraussetzung für den Job ist ein abgeschlossenes Studium.
A requirement for the job is a completed degree.
A condition that must be met before something else can happen or be considered.
Die Voraussetzung für den Erfolg ist harte Arbeit.
The requirement for success is hard work.
Was sind die Voraussetzungen für dieses Stipendium?
What are the requirements for this scholarship?
Often used in academic, professional, or legal contexts.
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Pro Tip
Common Collocation
Use 'Voraussetzung' with 'erfüllen' (to fulfill) when discussing meeting requirements, e.g., 'Erfüllt er die Voraussetzungen?' (Does he meet the requirements?).
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Voraussetzung is typically used in formal contexts like job applications, academic admissions, or legal agreements.
Word Origin
Compound of 'voraus' (ahead, beforehand) + 'Setzung' (setting, from 'setzen' to set), first attested in the 18th century.
Usage Notes
Used in both singular and plural forms. In formal writing, it often appears in phrases like 'unter der Voraussetzung, dass' (on the condition that).