erforderlich
required
Meaning of erforderlich
nötig oder muss getan werden
needed or must be done
Pronunciation
erforderlich with English translation
erforderlich usage examples
Ein Ausweis ist für den Eintritt erforderlich.
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Für diese Arbeit ist Erfahrung nicht erforderlich.
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erforderlich synonyms
What's the difference between erforderlich, geboten, unerlässlich, obligatorisch, verpflichtend, zwingend, nötig, and notwendig
More formal/bookish. Means 'called for', 'advisable', or 'duty-bound' depending on context, often with an official or moral nuance.
Emphasizes that something cannot be done without it: 'essential' or 'indispensable'. Stronger than nötig.
Means 'mandatory' according to rules or requirements. Common in school, courses, and official contexts.
Also means 'mandatory', with a sense of duty or obligation. Very common in official and administrative contexts.
Very strong: 'compulsory', 'inescapable', or 'absolutely necessary'. Suggests little or no choice.
Advanced: broader words
Common everyday word meaning 'needed' or 'necessary'. Often used in neutral speech.
Neutral and often a bit more formal than nötig. Suitable for facts, rules, and general statements.
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Questions about this word
What does erforderlich mean?
needed or must be done
How do you pronounce erforderlich?
erforderlich is pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈfɔʁdɐlɪç].
How is erforderlich used in a sentence?
An ID is required for entry. Translation: Ein Ausweis ist für den Eintritt erforderlich.
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