Expresses that something is compulsory, unavoidable, or follows as a logical consequence from something else. It is often used in negative sentences to correct a false conclusion.
example
Ein höherer Preis bedeutet nicht notwendigerweise eine bessere Qualität.
A higher price does not necessarily mean better quality.
Usage tips
Word structure
This adverb is formed from the adjective 'notwendig' (necessary) and the ending '-erweise'. The ending '-weise' forms adverbs and means 'in a ... way'.
EXAMPLE
Das eine folgt notwendigerweise aus dem anderen.
The one necessarily follows from the other.
Common negation
This word is very often used in the negative form 'nicht notwendigerweise' (not necessarily). It then means 'not inevitably' or 'not necessarily' and qualifies a statement.
EXAMPLE
Teure Produkte sind nicht notwendigerweise besser als günstige.
Expensive products are not necessarily better than cheaper ones.
Sentence position
'Notwendigerweise' (necessarily) can stand in position 1 to emphasize the statement. In this case, the conjugated verb follows directly after it (inversion).
EXAMPLE
Notwendigerweise führt diese Entscheidung zu Konflikten.
Necessarily, this decision leads to conflicts.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
notwendigerweise vs unbedingt
definitely / unconditional
'unbedingt' and 'notwendigerweise' both have to do with necessity. 'unbedingt' is often used when someone should definitely do something or when something is very important. 'notwendigerweise' is used more when something follows logically or automatically from a situation. It appears especially often in negative sentences like 'nicht notwendigerweise' (not necessarily), to say: it does not have to be that way. Learners may confuse the words because both sound strong. As a guide: 'unbedingt' fits actions and requests, while 'notwendigerweise' fits conclusions.
notwendigerweise
Wegen des Staus kommt ihr nicht notwendigerweise zu spät, wenn ihr jetzt losfahrt.
Because of the traffic jam, you will not necessarily be late if you leave now.
unbedingt
Das Team muss unbedingt pünktlich sein, weil der Termin früh beginnt.
The team absolutely must be on time because the appointment starts early.