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essential in German

essential in German is essenziell, notwendig, unverzichtbar — essential means absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.

essential in German

essenziell
adj
Necessary.
notwendig
adj
Necessary.
unverzichtbar
adj
Necessary.
wesentlich
adj
Very important; of high importance.
unentbehrlich
adj
Very important; of high importance.
unverzichtbar
adj
Very important; of high importance.

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."

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 German?

"essential" in German is essenziell, notwendig, unverzichtbar. 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 German, "essential" is essenziell, notwendig, unverzichtbar.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "essential": essenziell, notwendig, unverzichtbar, wesentlich, unentbehrlich.

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