voorwaarde

While both can mean 'condition,' 'voorwaarde' specifically refers to a prerequisite or requirement that must be met for something to happen or be valid. 'Conditie' can also refer to a state or physical condition. Think of 'voorwaarde' as a 'stipulation' and 'conditie' as a 'state.' For example, 'Een goede conditie is een voorwaarde voor succes.' (Good physical condition is a prerequisite for success.)

Yes, absolutely. You can say 'zonder voorwaarden' (without conditions) or 'onvoorwaardelijk' (unconditional). For instance, 'Ik geef mijn liefde zonder voorwaarden.' (I give my love unconditionally.)

'Op voorwaarde dat' means 'on the condition that' or 'provided that.' It introduces a clause stating the specific condition. Example: 'Je mag de auto lenen, op voorwaarde dat je voorzichtig rijdt.' (You can borrow the car, provided that you drive carefully.)

Yes, 'voorwaarde' is always a noun. It can be singular (de voorwaarde) or plural (de voorwaarden).

You'll often hear 'een voorwaarde stellen' (to set a condition), 'aan een voorwaarde voldoen' (to meet a condition), and 'onder geen beding' (under no circumstances, which implies a strong condition). For example, 'Hij stelde strenge voorwaarden.' (He set strict conditions.)

Yes, it can. In contracts or agreements, 'voorwaarden' (plural) is commonly used to refer to the 'terms and conditions.' So you'll see 'algemene voorwaarden' (general terms and conditions).

You can say 'een noodzakelijke voorwaarde'. For example, 'Hard werken is een noodzakelijke voorwaarde voor succes.' (Hard work is a necessary condition for success.)

There isn't one direct opposite word for 'voorwaarde' in the sense of a requirement. However, you could consider words like 'vrijheid' (freedom) or phrases like 'geen verplichtingen' (no obligations) as conceptual opposites, depending on the context.

'Eisen' means 'demands' or 'requirements' (often implying a stronger, more assertive request). 'Voorwaarde' is more about a stipulation that needs to be met for something else to happen. Think of 'eisen' as what *you* demand, and 'voorwaarde' as what *is needed* for a situation to be valid. For example, 'Hij had veel eisen voor het huis, waaronder een tuin als voorwaarde.' (He had many demands for the house, including a garden as a condition.)

Not usually. For physical or health conditions, you would use 'conditie'. For example, 'Zijn conditie is erg goed.' (His physical condition is very good.) 'Voorwaarde' is reserved for requirements or stipulations.