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criterion
A feature, standard, or condition by which something is judged, evaluated, or decided.
Eines der wichtigsten Kriterien für die Jobwahl ist ein gutes Arbeitsklima.
One of the most important criteria for choosing a job is a good working atmosphere.
To express what a criterion applies to, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative is almost always used.
Ein faires Gehalt ist für viele ein entscheidendes Kriterium bei der Jobsuche.
For many people, a fair salary is a decisive criterion when looking for a job.
Common verbs used with 'Kriterium' (criterion) are 'ein Kriterium erfüllen' (to meet a criterion), 'Kriterien festlegen' (to define criteria), 'Kriterien anwenden' (to apply criteria), or 'ein Kriterium berücksichtigen' (to take a criterion into account).
Bewerber, die nicht alle formalen Kriterien erfüllen, können wir leider nicht einladen.
Unfortunately, we cannot invite applicants who do not meet all the formal criteria.
People often speak not only of one 'Kriterium' (criterion), but of several 'Kriterien' (criteria). The plural is used whenever a decision or evaluation depends on several factors.
Nach welchen Kriterien werden die Gewinner ausgewählt?
By which criteria are the winners selected?
condition / requirement
'die Bedingung' and 'das Kriterium' can both be important when deciding whether something is possible or suitable. A 'Bedingung' must be fulfilled so that something may happen or be valid. A 'Kriterium' is more of a standard by which you check, compare, or evaluate something. Learners may confuse the words because a criterion can sometimes feel like a condition. A practical tip: if it is about 'only if', 'Bedingung' usually fits. If you are selecting or judging something, 'Kriterium' usually fits.
Für die neue Wohnung ist die Nähe zum Bahnhof ein wichtiges Kriterium.
For the new apartment, being close to the train station is an important criterion.
Ich helfe dir unter der Bedingung, dass du morgen pünktlich kommst.
I will help you on the condition that you come on time tomorrow.