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Absolutely necessary, vital, or fundamental for the existence or functioning of something. It is a synonym of 'essenziell' (essential).
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist essentiell für die Gesundheit.
A balanced diet is essential for health.
The adjective 'essentiell' (essential) is related to the noun 'die Essenz' (the essence, the core of something). Something that is essential therefore concerns the core or foundation of something.
Vertrauen ist die Essenz einer guten Beziehung.
Trust is the essence of a good relationship.
When you want to express what something is necessary for, 'essentiell' (essential) is very often used with the preposition 'für' and the accusative.
Regelmäßige Pausen sind essentiell für konzentriertes Arbeiten.
Regular breaks are essential for focused work.
Common combinations are 'essentielle Nährstoffe' (essential nutrients) or the phrase 'von essentieller Bedeutung sein' (to be of essential importance). This emphasizes the often scientific or analytical context of the word.
Dieses Detail ist für das Verständnis des Falles von essentieller Bedeutung.
This detail is of essential importance for understanding the case.
'Essentiell' (essential) belongs to an elevated or educated style of expression. It gives a statement more weight and is often used in technical or scientific texts.
Die Digitalisierung ist ein essentieller Faktor für die zukünftige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
Digitalization is an essential factor for future competitiveness.
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'notwendig' and 'essentiell' both mean that something is very important and should not be missing. 'notwendig' is neutral and fits many concrete situations: you need something in order to achieve a goal. 'essentiell' is stronger and emphasizes that something is fundamental or vital for a whole. It sounds somewhat more formal and is often used with health, knowledge, systems, or important foundations. When something is simply needed, 'notwendig' is usually more natural. When something is the most important basis, 'essentiell' fits better.
Für Kinder ist genug Schlaf essentiell.
Enough sleep is essential for children.
Nach der Arbeit war noch ein kurzer Einkauf notwendig.
After work, a quick shopping trip was still necessary.