to cause / to require
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to cause / require
To be the cause or prerequisite for something; to result in or require something. Often used in elevated language.
Der Klimawandel bedingt ein Umdenken in der Energiepolitik.
Climate change requires a rethink in energy policy.
'Bedingen' (to cause / to require) is an inseparable verb that is mainly used in written language, in academic, or in formal contexts. It is rarely used in everyday speech.
Die hohe Nachfrage bedingt den Preisanstieg.
The high demand causes the price increase.
The verb 'bedingen' (to cause / to require) is closely related to the noun 'die Bedingung' (the condition / prerequisite). This idea of cause is also found in compounds like 'krankheitsbedingt' (caused by illness).
Der Flug wurde wetterbedingt gestrichen.
The flight was canceled due to weather conditions.
The reflexive form 'sich bedingen' (to be mutually dependent) is often combined with the adverb 'gegenseitig' (mutually). It expresses that two or more factors depend on each other and influence each other mutually.
Angebot und Nachfrage bedingen sich gegenseitig.
Supply and demand are mutually dependent.
to exclude / rule out
'ausschließen' and 'bedingen' can be opposites when talking about possibilities or connections. In this case, 'ausschließen' means that something is not possible or does not fit together. 'bedingen' means that something is a prerequisite or cause for something else. If two things 'sich ausschließen', they cannot both apply at the same time. If they 'sich bedingen', they are closely connected or make each other necessary. 'bedingen' sounds somewhat elevated and often appears in factual or formal texts.
Gute Planung und klare Absprachen bedingen oft den Erfolg eines Projekts.
Good planning and clear agreements often determine the success of a project.
Die Ärztin kann eine ernste Krankheit nach der Untersuchung ausschließen.
After the examination, the doctor can rule out a serious illness.