unentbehrlich

indispensable; essential; necessary

English translations

  1. 01

    indispensable

  2. 02

    essential

  3. 03

    vital

Word details

German meaning
So wichtig, dass man nicht darauf verzichten kann.
English meaning
Indispensable
Synonym
notwendig, unerlässlich
German example
Wasser ist für den Menschen unentbehrlich.
English example
Water is indispensable for humans.
Comparative
unentbehrlicherSuperlative: am unentbehrlichsten

Example sentences with “unentbehrlich”

  1. Wasser ist für das Leben unentbehrlich. (Water is essential for life.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'unentbehrlich' a synonym for 'unverzichtbar'?

Yes, they are almost perfectly interchangeable in most contexts.