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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.
    "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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Frequently asked questions

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: "Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than 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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