German Phrase
Welche Voraussetzungen gibt's?
Meaning
The sentence asks about the requirements or prerequisites for something, e.g. a job, a course, or an event. It is informal and often heard in spoken German.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation when you want to know what conditions must be met before you can take part in something. It’s perfect for talking with friends, classmates, or colleagues about upcoming projects, classes, or activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WelcheVoraussetzungengibt's
Welche (interrogative determiner)
‘Welche’ is the plural form of ‘welcher/welche/welches’ and is used with plural nouns in the nominative or accusative case.
Voraussetzungen (noun)
‘Voraussetzungen’ is a feminine plural noun meaning ‘prerequisites’ or ‘requirements’; it takes the article ‘die’ in the plural.
gibt’s (contraction of gibt es)
‘gibt’s’ is the colloquial contraction of ‘gibt es’, where ‘geben’ is used impersonally with the dummy subject ‘es’ to mean ‘there is/are’.
🗨In Conversation
Welche Voraussetzungen gibt's für den Sprachkurs?
What are the prerequisites for the language course?
Du brauchst mindestens B1‑Niveau und einen gültigen Ausweis.
You need at least B1 level and a valid ID.
✕Common Mistakes
Welcher Voraussetzungen gibt's?
‘Welcher’ is masculine singular; the noun ‘Voraussetzungen’ is plural, so the correct form is ‘Welche’.
Welche Voraussetzungen gibt es?
In informal spoken German the contraction ‘gibt’s’ is natural; using the full form in a casual conversation can sound stiff.
Welche Voraussetzung gibt's?
‘Voraussetzung’ is singular; the question asks about multiple requirements, so the plural ‘Voraussetzungen’ is needed.
↔Alternatives
Welche Voraussetzungen gibt es?
What requirements are there?
Was wird vorausgesetzt?
What is required?
Was sind die Voraussetzungen?
What are the prerequisites?
Cultural Tip
‘gibt’s’ is a spoken‑language shortcut; you’ll hear it in everyday dialogue, TV shows, and podcasts, but avoid it in formal writing or official emails. In those contexts, use the full form ‘gibt es’. Also, remember that ‘Voraussetzungen’ is always plural, so the interrogative must match (Welche, not Welcher).