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unverzichtbar
indispensable
Absolutely necessary or essential; so important that one cannot do without it.
example
Für diese Position sind gute Englischkenntnisse unverzichtbar.
Good English skills are indispensable for this position.
unverzichtbar
indispensable
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Meanings
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Word structure
The word is built logically: the prefix 'un-' negates, 'verzicht-' comes from 'verzichten' (to do without), and the ending '-bar' means 'possible'. So 'unverzichtbar' (indispensable) literally means 'not possible to do without'.
EXAMPLE
Ein gutes Wörterbuch ist für Sprachlerner unverzichtbar.
A good dictionary is indispensable for language learners.
Sentence structure with 'für'
'Unverzichtbar' (indispensable) is very often used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative. This construction expresses for whom or for what something is necessary.
EXAMPLE
Regelmäßige Pausen sind für die Konzentration unverzichtbar.
Regular breaks are indispensable for concentration.
Typical collocations
'Unverzichtbar' (indispensable) is often combined with abstract nouns to emphasize their importance. Typical examples are: 'ein unverzichtbarer Teil' (an indispensable part), 'ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug' (an indispensable tool), or 'eine unverzichtbare Voraussetzung' (an indispensable prerequisite).
EXAMPLE
Teamfähigkeit ist eine unverzichtbare Eigenschaft für diesen Job.
Teamwork skills are an indispensable quality for this job.
Compare with
unverzichtbar vs nötig
necessary
'nötig' and 'unverzichtbar' are close in meaning because both say that something is needed. 'nötig' is more general and neutral: something is 'nötig' if it is needed for a purpose. 'unverzichtbar' is stronger and means that you can hardly manage without that thing. It emphasizes that something is very important. For normal conditions, 'nötig' is often enough. For something especially important or essential, 'unverzichtbar' is more precise.
unverzichtbar
Im Winter ist eine warme Jacke für lange Spaziergänge unverzichtbar.
In winter, a warm jacket is indispensable for long walks.
nötig
Für mehr Sicherheit zu Hause ist ein gutes Schloss nötig.
For greater safety at home, a good lock is necessary.
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