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?

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."
verb To base an argument or statement on a stated assumption.
"The plan is premised on steady economic growth."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.
Her argument is premised on the idea that most people want change.

Similar words in German

assumption basis introduce precede preface

Common German translations

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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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