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necessity in Swedish

necessity in Swedish is förnödenhet, nödvändighet, behov — necessity means the state of being required or unavoidable.

necessity in Swedish

förnödenhet
noun
nödvändighet
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
behov
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
nöd
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
nödvändighet
noun

What does "necessity" mean?

  1. noun The state of being required or unavoidable.
    "Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice."
  2. noun Something essential; a basic requirement.
    "Food and shelter are basic necessities of life."
  3. noun Extreme need or hardship; poverty.
    "The family sold their belongings out of sheer necessity."
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necessity in a sentence

  • Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice.
  • Food and shelter are basic necessities of life.
  • A good pair of boots is a necessity in this climate.
  • The family sold their belongings out of sheer necessity.

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What is "necessity" in Swedish?

"necessity" in Swedish is förnödenhet, nödvändighet, behov. necessity means: The state of being required or unavoidable.

How do you use "necessity" in a sentence?

Example: "Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice." In Swedish, "necessity" is förnödenhet, nödvändighet, behov.

Are there other ways to say "necessity" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "necessity": förnödenhet, nödvändighet, behov, nöd.

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