die Forderung
Translation
demand, claim, requirement
Examples
Die Gewerkschaft stellt hohe Forderungen.
The union is making high demands.
Er hat eine finanzielle Forderung gegen die Firma.
He has a financial claim against the company.
Grammar Patterns
to make a demand ((on sb.)) eine Forderung ((an j-n)) stellen The employees are making demands on the boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anspruch, Verlangen; Antonyms: Angebot, Zugeständnis
Etymology
From the verb 'fordern' (to demand), with the suffix '-ung' which forms nouns.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse 'Forderung' (demand) with 'Förderung' (support). Think of 'fordern' as forcefully asking for something.