die Anforderung
Translation
requirement, demand, request
Examples
Die Anforderungen für den Job sind hoch.
The requirements for the job are high.
Das ist eine große Anforderung an mich.
That is a big demand on me.
Er erfüllt alle Anforderungen.
He meets all the requirements.
Grammar Patterns
((Anforderungen)) ((an+4)) demands on sb./sth. That places high demands on the employees.
((Anforderungen)) ((für+4)) requirements for sth. The requirements for the exam are clear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bedingung, Voraussetzung, Verlangen; Antonyms: Angebot
Etymology
From the verb 'anfordern' (to request, demand), which is 'an-' (on, at) + 'fordern' (to demand). It signifies a demand placed 'on' something or someone.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something that is 'demanded' ('fordern') 'on' ('an') a person or project.