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English - German

Required

rəˈkwaɪ(ə)rd
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

erforderlich, vorgeschrieben, notwendig, gefordert

Required meanings in German

erforderlich

Example:
This form is required to be completed.
Dieses Formular muss ausgefüllt werden.
No experience required for this job.
Für diese Stelle ist keine Erfahrung erforderlich.
Usage: formalContext: Official instructions, job descriptions
Note: The most common translation of 'required' in Deutsch when talking about necessary or mandatory actions.

vorgeschrieben

Example:
Safety gear is required on the construction site.
Sicherheitsausrüstung ist auf der Baustelle vorgeschrieben.
A minimum of two years' experience is required.
Mindestens zwei Jahre Erfahrung sind vorgeschrieben.
Usage: formalContext: Safety regulations, legal requirements
Note: Used when referring to regulations or rules that mandate certain actions or conditions.

notwendig

Example:
No previous qualifications are required to apply.
Für die Bewerbung sind keine vorherigen Qualifikationen notwendig.
All the required information is in the report.
Alle notwendigen Informationen sind im Bericht enthalten.
Usage: formalContext: Application processes, reports
Note: Can be used interchangeably with 'erforderlich' in many contexts.

gefordert

Example:
Patience is often required in this job.
Geduld wird in diesem Job oft gefordert.
Additional documents may be required for verification.
Zusätzliche Dokumente können zur Überprüfung gefordert werden.
Usage: formalContext: Professional environments, verification processes
Note: Implies a request or demand for something to be provided or done.

Required's synonyms

Required expressions, common phrases

Mandatory

Mandatory means required by rule or law, compulsory.
Example: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all employees.
Note: Mandatory emphasizes a stronger sense of obligation compared to simply being required.

Necessary

Necessary means something that is needed or essential.
Example: A valid ID is necessary to enter the building.
Note: Necessary implies that something is needed for a specific purpose or outcome.

Essential

Essential means absolutely necessary or extremely important.
Example: Good communication skills are essential for this job.
Note: Essential emphasizes the critical nature of something being required.

Compulsory

Compulsory means required by law or rule, obligatory.
Example: The training program is compulsory for all new employees.
Note: Compulsory implies a strong mandate or obligation to do something.

Obligatory

Obligatory means required or expected as a duty.
Example: Wearing a helmet is obligatory when riding a motorcycle.
Note: Obligatory stresses the idea of duty or moral obligation in being required to do something.

Mandated

Mandated means officially required or ordered by an authority.
Example: The new safety regulations are mandated by the government.
Note: Mandated suggests that the requirement comes from an official directive or authority.

Requisite

Requisite means necessary or required for a particular purpose.
Example: A college degree is requisite for this position.
Note: Requisite often refers to something that is needed or indispensable for a specific purpose or goal.

Indispensable

Indispensable means absolutely necessary or essential.
Example: Teamwork is indispensable for the success of the project.
Note: Indispensable highlights the critical nature of something being required for success or functioning.

Required everyday (slang) expressions

Must-have

Must-have is used informally to describe something that is absolutely necessary or required.
Example: Sleep is a must-have for good health.
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Gotta

'Gotta' is a contraction of 'have got to' and is used informally to express a strong necessity or requirement.
Example: I gotta finish this project by Friday.
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Crucial

Crucial is used to emphasize the importance or necessity of something.
Example: Good communication is crucial in any relationship.
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Need to

'Need to' is commonly used to express a requirement or necessity for an action to be taken.
Example: You need to study for the exam.
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No other option

This phrase emphasizes that there are no alternatives or choices available, indicating a strong requirement to do something.
Example: We have no other option but to finish this project today.
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Want

In casual spoken language, 'want' is sometimes used to express a strong desire or requirement for something to happen.
Example: I want you to be here on time.
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Got to

'Got to' is a colloquial way of expressing a necessity or requirement to do something.
Example: I got to leave early today.
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Required - Examples

Required fields are marked with an asterisk.
Pflichtfelder sind mit einem Sternchen gekennzeichnet.
A valid passport is required for international travel.
Ein gültiger Reisepass ist für internationale Reisen erforderlich.
The job requires a high level of attention to detail.
Der Job erfordert ein hohes Maß an Aufmerksamkeit für Details.

Required grammar

Required - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: require
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): required
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): requiring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): requires
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): require
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): require
Syllables, Separation and Stress
required Contains 2 syllables: re • quired
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd
re quired , ri ˈkwī( ə)rd (The red syllable is stressed)

Required - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
required: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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