Adjective
vonnöten
Pronunciation: /fɔn‿ˈnøːtn̩/
necessary, mandatory, essential, indispensable
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Meanings
Adjective
- necessary, mandatory, essential, indispensable
Example sentence
Der Arzt sagte, dass eine Operation vonnöten sei.
The doctor said that an operation would be necessary.
Usage
- vonnöten sein — Be necessary; mainly formal or elevated usage.
- vonnöten / notwendig — Related meanings; vonnöten is normally used after sein rather than before a noun.
Für die Reparatur war mehr Geduld als Kraft vonnöten.
The repair required more patience than strength.