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premise in German

premise in German is Prämisse, Voraussetzung, Lokal — premise means a statement or idea assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or story.

premise in German

Prämisse
noun
A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
Voraussetzung
noun
A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
Lokal
noun
(usually, in the plural) A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.
Lokalität
noun
(usually, in the plural) A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.
Räumlichkeit
noun
(usually, in the plural) A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.

What does "premise" mean?

  1. noun A statement or idea assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or story.
    "His whole argument rests on a shaky premise."
  2. verb To base an argument or statement on a stated assumption.
    "The plan is premised on steady economic growth."

premise in a sentence

  • His whole argument rests on a shaky premise.
  • The film's premise is that memories can be bought and sold.
  • The plan is premised on steady economic growth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "premise" in German?

"premise" in German is Prämisse, Voraussetzung, Lokal. premise means: A statement or idea assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or story.

How do you use "premise" in a sentence?

Example: "His whole argument rests on a shaky premise." In German, "premise" is Prämisse, Voraussetzung, Lokal.

Are there other ways to say "premise" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "premise": Prämisse, Voraussetzung, Lokal, Lokalität, Räumlichkeit.

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