unabdingbar
Translation
indispensable, essential, inalienable, absolute
Examples
Vertrauen ist eine unabdingbare Voraussetzung.
Trust is an indispensable prerequisite.
Diese Regel ist unabdingbar für unsere Sicherheit.
This rule is essential for our safety.
Grammar Patterns
unabdingbar ((for sth.)) indispensable for sth. Punctuality is indispensable for this job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unerlässlich, notwendig, zwingend; Antonyms: entbehrlich, optional
Etymology
From un- ('not') + abdingen ('to bargain away') + -bar ('-able'). Literally 'not-bargain-away-able'.
Memory Tips
Think of something you can't make a deal ('dingen') to get rid ('ab-') of. It's non-negotiable and therefore indispensable.