English–German
“necessity” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnoːtˌvɛndɪçkaɪ̯t/
Example
Ich sehe die Notwendigkeit, jetzt zu handeln.
I recognize the necessity of acting now.
How to say “necessity” in German
“Necessity” in German is Notwendigkeit.
A pressure or condition that leaves no reasonable alternative to doing, having, or considering something.
Example sentences with Notwendigkeit
Die Studie weist auf die Notwendigkeit schneller Maßnahmen hin.
The study points out the necessity of swift measures.
Tips for using Notwendigkeit
- Notwendigkeit is feminine, so the definite article is die, and the common pattern is die Notwendigkeit, etwas zu tun with a zu-infinitive.