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unnecessary in German

unnecessary in German is unnötig, nicht notwendig — unnecessary means not needed; more than is required.

unnecessary in German

unnötig
adj
Not needed or necessary.
nicht notwendig
adj
Not needed or necessary.

What does "unnecessary" mean?

  1. adjective Not needed; more than is required.
    "The doctor said the surgery was unnecessary and recommended physical therapy instead."
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unnecessary in a sentence

  • The doctor said the surgery was unnecessary and recommended physical therapy instead.
  • She packed three unnecessary suitcases for a two-day trip.

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What is "unnecessary" in German?

"unnecessary" in German is unnötig, nicht notwendig. unnecessary means: Not needed; more than is required.

How do you use "unnecessary" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor said the surgery was unnecessary and recommended physical therapy instead." In German, "unnecessary" is unnötig, nicht notwendig.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "unnecessary": unnötig, nicht notwendig.

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