Voraussetzung

prerequisite

noun for-OWS-zet-sung Less Common

Also means

assumption

Usage Note

Voraussetzung is a condition that must be met beforehand; the fixed phrase unter der Voraussetzung, dass... means 'on condition that...'. It can also mean a basic assumption you start from. It derives from the separable verb voraussetzen ('to presuppose').

Examples

"Erfahrung ist eine wichtige Voraussetzung."

Natural Translation

Experience is an important prerequisite.

Literal Translation

Experience is an important prerequisite.

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