NOUN
dieNotwendigkeit/ˌnoːtˈvɛndɪçkaɪ̯t/necessity; need; requirement
Notwendigkeit is a German noun that means necessity, need, or requirement. It is pronounced /ˌnoːtˈvɛndɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Notwendigkeiten".
Definitions
1.the quality or state of being necessary; an unavoidable situation or requirement(general)
a.something that must exist or happen; necessity
Für diese Arbeit besteht die Notwendigkeit, sehr genau zu sein.—For this work, there is a necessity to be very precise.
2.urgent need for something essential or important(practical demand)
a.situational demand; requirement
In vielen Ländern besteht die Notwendigkeit, neue Schulen zu bauen.—In many countries, there is a need to build new schools.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Notwendigkeit | die Notwendigkeiten |
| Genitive | der Notwendigkeit | der Notwendigkeiten |
| Dative | der Notwendigkeit | den Notwendigkeiten |
| Accusative | die Notwendigkeit | die Notwendigkeiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Notwendigkeit" mean in English?
- "Notwendigkeit" means necessity, need, or requirement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Notwendigkeit"?
- "Notwendigkeit" is pronounced /ˌnoːtˈvɛndɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Notwendigkeit" der, die, or das?
- "Notwendigkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Notwendigkeit"?
- The plural of "Notwendigkeit" is "Notwendigkeiten".
- What part of speech is "Notwendigkeit"?
- "Notwendigkeit" is a noun in German.
