Norwegian Word of the Day
nødvendig
nød-VEN-dig • adjective — 25th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: necessary; required for a particular purpose
Examples
- Det er nødvendig å ha pass når du reiser til utlandet.
(It is necessary to have a passport when you travel abroad.) - Er det nødvendig å ringe henne nå?
(Is it necessary to call her now?) - Vi gjorde de nødvendige endringene.
(We made the necessary changes.)
Synonyms
- påkrevd
- obligatorisk
- vesentlig
Antonyms
- unødvendig
This word is commonly used in formal and everyday Norwegian when something is required or essential. It often appears in phrases like "det er nødvendig" or "nødvendig å".
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