adjectiveadverb
unnötig
unnecessary
Etwas, das nicht gebraucht wird oder keinen wirklichen Zweck hat.
The German word "unnötig" is an adjective meaning "unnecessary" or "not needed". It consists of the prefix "un-" (negation) and the root "nötig", which means "necessary".
Similar words include:
- "überflüssig" (superfluous, redundant)
- "entbehrlich" (dispensable)
- "nicht erforderlich" (not required)
Differences:
- "unnötig" emphasizes something not needed or required at all.
- "überflüssig" can carry a stronger tone implying something is excessive or redundant.
- "entbehrlich" suggests something can be done without, implying some degree of optionality.
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Examples
Diese Diskussion ist unnötig.adjective
This discussion is unnecessary.
Ein unnötiger Aufwand wird vermieden.adjective
Unnecessary effort is avoided.
Manche Aufgaben sind völlig unnötig.adjective
Some tasks are completely unnecessary.
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