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Notwendigkeit
/noːtˈvɛndɪçkaɪ̯t/
necessity
Die Notwendigkeit dieser Maßnahme steht außer Frage.
The necessity of this measure is beyond question.
formal
The state or fact of being required, indispensable, or unavoidable.
Wir müssen die wirtschaftliche Notwendigkeit dieser Entscheidung anerkennen.
We must recognize the economic necessity of this decision.
Usually used with the genitive case or prepositions 'von' or 'für'.
Collocations
aus der Notwendigkeit herausout of necessityeine dringende Notwendigkeitan urgent necessitydie Notwendigkeit einsehento realize/see the necessity
Related Phrases
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'nōtwendig' (turning away distress), composed of 'Not' (need, distress) + 'wenden' (to turn) + '-keit' (noun suffix).
Usage Notes
A formal abstract noun. In German, it carries a strong logical or practical imperative. Always feminine (die Notwendigkeit).
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