die Anforderung, -en
requirement · request
Etwas, das von jemandem verlangt oder erwartet wird, oft als Bedingung oder Aufgabe.
The German word "Anforderung" is a noun meaning "requirement", "demand", or "request". It is made up of:
- "fordern" – meaning to demand or to require.
- The prefix "An-", which generally indicates direction or approach (excluded as per instructions).
So "Anforderung" refers to something that is demanded or required, often used in professional, technical, or formal contexts (e.g., project requirements, job demands).
Similar words:
- "Anspruch" – claim or entitlement.
- "Bedarf" – need or necessity.
- "Voraussetzung" – prerequisite or condition.
Difference:
- "Anforderung" focuses on explicit demands or specifications.
- "Anspruch" involves a right or formal claim.
- "Bedarf" is a more general term for a need.
- "Voraussetzung" indicates a condition that must be fulfilled beforehand.
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Examples
Die Anforderung muss bis morgen erfüllt sein.noun
The requirement must be met by tomorrow.
Die Anforderung muss klar formuliert sein.noun
The requirement must be clearly stated.
Jede Anforderung sollte klar definiert werden.noun
Every requirement should be clearly defined.
Meine Anforderung wurde schnell bearbeitet.noun
My request was processed quickly.
Die Anforderung des Kunden war sehr spezifisch und schwierig umzusetzen.noun
The requirement of the customer was very specific and difficult to implement.
Die Anforderung des Kunden hat sich während des Projekts geändert.noun
The requirement of the customer changed during the project.
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