No. 389 in Estonian

vajalik

Necessary.

In a sentence

Raamatud on teadmiste omandamiseks vajalikud.
Books are necessary for acquiring knowledge.
Here, 'vajalikud' (necessary) describes the books, indicating their importance for the activity mentioned.
See tööriist on selle ülesande juures väga vajalik.
This tool is very necessary for accomplishing this task.
In this sentence, 'vajalik' is used to emphasize the tool's essential role in the specific context.
On vajalik, et me kohtuksime enne koosolekut.
It is necessary that we meet before the meeting.
In this instance, 'vajalik' is used impersonally, stating the necessity of a certain action without attaching it to a specific subject.

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