No. 1,089 in German
geboten
"Geboten" means "required" or "necessary" in English, often implying something is called for or demanded.
In a sentence
Eine schnelle Reaktion ist hier geboten.
A swift reaction is called for here.
Here, 'geboten' is used as an adjective derived from the verb 'bieten,' meaning 'to offer.' It indicates something that is necessary or required.
Es wurde ein hervorragendes Konzert geboten.
An outstanding concert was presented.
'Geboten' here is the past participle of 'bieten,' used in the sense of 'to offer' or 'to present,' describing the act of delivering the concert.
Die Möglichkeit, den Kurs online zu absolvieren, ist geboten.
The possibility to complete the course online is provided.
In this sentence, 'geboten' signifies the provision or availability of the option, derived from 'bieten,' which implies offering an opportunity.
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