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necessity in German

necessity in German is Notwendigkeit, Not, Bedarf — necessity means the state of being required or unavoidable.

necessity in German

Notwendigkeit
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
Not
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
Bedarf
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
Bedürfnis
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
Nezessität
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
Bedürftigkeit
noun

What does "necessity" mean?

  1. noun The state of being required or unavoidable.
    "Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice."
  2. noun Something essential; a basic requirement.
    "For many families, a reliable car is not a luxury but a necessity."
  3. noun Extreme need or hardship; poverty.
    "Many people in the village lived in necessity after the harvest failed."
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necessity in a sentence

  • Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice.
  • The necessity of wearing a helmet is clear to every cyclist.
  • For many families, a reliable car is not a luxury but a necessity.
  • Food and shelter are basic necessities of life.

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What is "necessity" in German?
"necessity" in German is Notwendigkeit, Not, Bedarf. necessity means: The state of being required or unavoidable.
How do you use "necessity" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice." In German, "necessity" is Notwendigkeit, Not, Bedarf.
Are there other ways to say "necessity" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "necessity": Notwendigkeit, Not, Bedarf, Bedürfnis, Nezessität, Bedürftigkeit.
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