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essential in Finnish

essential in Finnish is olennainen, tarpeellinen, tärkeä — essential means absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.

essential in Finnish

olennainen
adj
Necessary.
tarpeellinen
adj
Necessary.
tärkeä
adj
Necessary.
elintärkeä
adj
Very important; of high importance.
oleellinen
adj
Very important; of high importance.
olennainen
adj
Very important; of high importance.
välttämätön
adj
Very important; of high importance.
normaali
adj
Being in the basic form; showing its essence.
perusluonteinen
adj
Being in the basic form; showing its essence.
tarpeellinen ainesosa
noun
A necessary ingredient.
olennainen ainesosa
noun
A fundamental ingredient.

What does "essential" mean?

  1. adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
    "Clean water is essential for survival."
  2. noun A basic item or ingredient that is necessary.
    "She packed only the essentials for the weekend trip."
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essential in a sentence

  • Clean water is essential for survival.
  • A good night's sleep is essential before an exam.
  • She packed only the essentials for the weekend trip.

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What is "essential" in Finnish?

"essential" in Finnish is olennainen, tarpeellinen, tärkeä. essential means: Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.

How do you use "essential" in a sentence?

Example: "Clean water is essential for survival." In Finnish, "essential" is olennainen, tarpeellinen, tärkeä.

Are there other ways to say "essential" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "essential": olennainen, tarpeellinen, tärkeä, elintärkeä, oleellinen, välttämätön.

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