necessary in German
necessary in German is notwendig, nötig, erforderlich — necessary means required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
necessary in German
notwendig
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
nötig
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
erforderlich
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
geboten
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
zwangsläufig
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
geboten
zwangsläufig
What does "necessary" mean?
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adj Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
"A passport is necessary if you want to travel abroad."
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noun Informal: whatever is required to get something done (often "do the necessary").
"Don't worry about the paperwork, my assistant will do the necessary."
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necessary in a sentence
- A passport is necessary if you want to travel abroad.
- Water is necessary for all forms of life.
- Don't worry about the paperwork, my assistant will do the necessary.
- If the sink is blocked, can you please do the necessary?
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What is "necessary" in German?
"necessary" in German is notwendig, nötig, erforderlich. necessary means: Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
How do you use "necessary" in a sentence?
Example: "A passport is necessary if you want to travel abroad." In German, "necessary" is notwendig, nötig, erforderlich.
Are there other ways to say "necessary" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "necessary": notwendig, nötig, erforderlich, geboten, zwangsläufig.
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