No. 682 in Dutch
noodzakelijk
Necessary.
In a sentence
Het is noodzakelijk om op tijd te arriveren voor het interview.
It is necessary to arrive on time for the interview.
Here, 'noodzakelijk' is used to express that arriving on time is a requirement or important.
Een warme jas is noodzakelijk in de winter.
A warm coat is necessary in the winter.
In this context, 'noodzakelijk' indicates the practical importance of having a warm coat during cold weather.
Het is niet noodzakelijk om alles in één keer te doen.
It is not necessary to do everything at once.
Here, 'noodzakelijk' is used to express that completing everything at once is not a requirement or obligation.
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