überflüssig

The German word "überflüssig" is an adjective meaning "superfluous", "unnecessary", or "redundant".

• It consists of the words "Flüssig" (though not an independent noun here, related to liquid or flow) combined with the prefix "über" ("over" or "excessive").
• In this context, it implies something that is more than needed, hence unnecessary.

Similar words:

• unnötig (unnecessary)
• entbehrlich (dispensable)
• überzählig (excess, surplus)

Differences:

• überflüssig emphasizes something that exceeds what is needed and thus unnecessary or redundant.
• unnötig is more general for anything not needed.
• entbehrlich focuses on something that can be done without or dispensed with.
• überzählig specifically refers to an excessive number or surplus, particularly in counting or quantity.