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Forderung

/ˈfɔʁdəʁʊŋ/· noun· Pl. die Forderungen

demand; claim

Die Forderung — of a union, a protest movement, or a company that wants its money.

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die Forderung
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die Forderungen
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Forderung
demand

Die Gewerkschaft hat ihre Forderungen genannt.

The union has stated its demands.

Word family

Forderungfordernto demanddie Anforderungrequirementherausfordernto challenge

Common combinations

  • eine Forderung stellento make a demand
  • Forderungen erfüllento meet demands
  • die zentrale Forderungthe main demand

Real examples

  • Die Demonstranten stellen klare Forderungen.The demonstrators are making clear demands.
  • Die Regierung lehnt die Forderung ab.The government rejects the demand.
  • Unsere Forderung: mehr Radwege in der Stadt!Our demand: more cycle paths in the city!

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