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
unverzichtbar – unverzichtbarer – am unverzichtbarsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unverzichtbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unverzichtbar |
|---|---|
| comparative | unverzichtbarer |
| superlative | am unverzichtbarsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
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.
Diese Software ist für unsere tägliche Arbeit unverzichtbar.
This software is indispensable for our daily work.
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.
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