betriebsnotwendig
Translation
operationally necessary, essential for business operations, indispensable
Examples
Diese Maschine ist betriebsnotwendig.
This machine is operationally necessary.
Wir kaufen nur betriebsnotwendige Ausrüstung.
We only buy equipment that is essential for operations.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is operationally necessary sth. is operationally necessary This machine is betriebsnotwendig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erforderlich (required), unentbehrlich (indispensable); Antonyms: überflüssig (superfluous)
Etymology
Composed of 'Betrieb' (operation), a linking 's', and 'notwendig' (necessary).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'operation-necessary'. Think of something you can't run the business without.