notwendig
Translation
necessary, essential, required
Examples
Diese Änderung ist notwendig.
This change is necessary.
Es ist notwendig, das zu tun.
It is necessary to do that.
Er hat nur das Notwendigste dabei.
He only has the bare necessities with him.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) necessary for sth./sb. Water is necessary for us.
it is necessary ((to+infinitive)) it is necessary to do sth. It is necessary to learn German.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erforderlich, nötig; Antonyms: unnötig, überflüssig
Etymology
From 'Not' (need, necessity) + 'wenden' (to turn). Literally, something that 'turns away need'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Not' (need) + 'wendig' (from 'wenden', to turn). Something 'notwendig' is what you need to turn away a crisis or need.