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necessary · essential
The German word "Nötigste" refers to the noun "das Nötigste," meaning the bare necessities or essentials. It's derived from the adjective "nötig," which means "necessary" or "essential." The term **"Nötigste" refers to only the most imperative or required items or actions needed for a given situation.
Similar expressions might include "Grundbedürfnisse" (basic needs) and "das Wesentliche" (the essentials). While all these terms refer to necessary elements, "Nötigste" specifically emphasizes the minimum required to achieve or maintain something. "Grundbedürfnisse" would typically refer to broader fundamental needs like food, water, and shelter, highlighting a slightly differing context of usage.
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Examples
Wir haben das Nötigste gekauft.noun
We bought the necessary things.
Alle packten nur das Nötigste in ihren Rucksack.noun
Everyone packed only the bare essentials in their backpack.
Jeder nahm einfach das Nötigste mit.noun
Everyone simply took the bare essentials with them.
Viele Menschen packen nur das Nötigste in ihren Koffer.noun
Many people pack only the essentials in their suitcase.
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