die Grundvoraussetzung
Translation
basic prerequisite, fundamental condition, essential requirement
Examples
Sprachkenntnisse sind eine Grundvoraussetzung für den Job.
Language skills are a basic prerequisite for the job.
Vertrauen ist die Grundvoraussetzung für eine gute Beziehung.
Trust is the fundamental condition for a good relationship.
Grammar Patterns
((a basic prerequisite)) ((for sth.)) Language skills are a basic prerequisite for the job.
Similar Words
Bedingung (condition), Erfordernis (necessity)
Etymology
Composed of 'Grund' (ground, basic) and 'Voraussetzung' (prerequisite, condition). It means a 'basic prerequisite'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a condition that is 'set' ('setzung') 'in advance' ('voraus') on a 'ground' ('Grund') level.