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necessary in Dutch

necessary in Dutch is nodig, noodzakelijk — necessary means required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.

necessary in Dutch

nodig
adj
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
noodzakelijk
adj
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

What does "necessary" mean?

  1. adj Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
    "Water is necessary for all forms of life."
  2. noun Informal: whatever is required to get something done (often "do the necessary").
    "Leave it with me, I'll do the necessary."
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necessary in a sentence

  • Water is necessary for all forms of life.
  • It may be necessary to reschedule the meeting.
  • Leave it with me, I'll do the necessary.

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What is "necessary" in Dutch?

"necessary" in Dutch is nodig, noodzakelijk. necessary means: Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.

How do you use "necessary" in a sentence?

Example: "Water is necessary for all forms of life." In Dutch, "necessary" is nodig, noodzakelijk.

Are there other ways to say "necessary" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "necessary": nodig, noodzakelijk.

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