VERB

voraussetzen/foˈʁaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/to suppose; to assume; to presuppose

voraussetzen is a German verb that means to suppose, to assume, or to presuppose. It is pronounced /foˈʁaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte voraus" and the past participle is "vorausgesetzt".

Definitions

1.to assume or suppose something as a condition(assume)

a.to take something for granted; to make something a prerequisite

Ich habe vorausgesetzt, dass du Bescheid weißt.I assumed you knew about it.

b.to require as a condition

Für diesen Kurs wird Englischkenntnis vorausgesetzt.English knowledge is required for this course.

Conjugation

Infinitivevoraussetzen
Present (ich)setze voraus
Present (du)setzt voraus
Present (er/sie/es)setzt voraus
Preterite (ich)setzte voraus
Participle IIvorausgesetzt
Konjunktiv II (ich)setzte voraus
Imperative (singular)setz voraus
Imperative (plural)setzt voraus
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "voraussetzen" mean in English?
"voraussetzen" means to suppose, to assume, or to presuppose. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "voraussetzen"?
"voraussetzen" is pronounced /foˈʁaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "voraussetzen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "voraussetzen" is "vorausgesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "voraussetzen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "voraussetzen" becomes "setzte voraus" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "voraussetzen"?
"voraussetzen" is a verb in German.

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