notwendig

A2

necessary

English meaning
necessary
Vocabulary package
Necessity & Obligation

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notwendig in a sentence

Muss ich noch einmal kommen? – Nein, das ist nicht notwendig.

Do I need to come again? - No, that's not necessary.

Comparative and superlative

notwendig → notwendiger → am notwendigsten

Word family

notwendig is built from wendig (manoueverable / agile). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words built on notwendig:

Where notwendig comes from

Kompositum aus dem Substantiv Not und dem Adjektiv wendig

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Questions about notwendig

What is the comparative of notwendig?

notwendig → notwendiger → am notwendigsten.

What does notwendig mean in English?

notwendig means "necessary". For example: "Muss ich noch einmal kommen? – Nein, das ist nicht notwendig." — "Do I need to come again? - No, that's not necessary."

What level is notwendig in German?

notwendig is a A2 word — a2 — elementary. It belongs to the necessity & obligation vocabulary.

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