Noodzakelijk
Example: Het is noodzakelijk om elke dag water te drinken.
Definition
"Noodzakelijk" is an adjective used to describe something that is essential or indispensable, meaning it must be done or present. For example, in the phrase "Het is noodzakelijk om elke dag water te drinken," it indicates the essential need to drink water daily.
Etymology
The word "noodzakelijk" comes from Dutch, combining "nood," meaning need or necessity, and "zakelijk," meaning businesslike or matter-of-fact. Together, they convey the idea of something that is a necessary matter or requirement. Did you know that "nood" is related to the English word "need"?
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"Noodzakelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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