Nélkülözhetetlen

Nélkülözhetetlen is a Hungarian adjective meaning indispensable, essential, or absolutely necessary. It is used to describe something whose absence would hamper functioning or success, such as tools, roles, or conditions. The term conveys a stronger sense than simply “necessary” and is common in formal, academic, and media language, as well as in everyday speech when emphasizing importance.

Etymology and related terms: The word is a compound formed from the notion of “without” (nélkül) and a derivational suffix that yields adjectives describing necessity; in practice it functions like a synonym of elengedhetetlen. It is closely related to nélkülözhető (dispensable) and to elengedhetetlen (indispensable in the sense of being unavoidable).

Usage and examples: With a noun: “egy nélkülözhetetlen eszköz” (an indispensable tool), “nélkülözhetetlen szerep” (an indispensable role). Predicative use: “A jó vezetés nélkülözhetetlen a szervezet sikeréhez” (Good leadership is indispensable to the success of the organization).

Translations and related terms: English translation is indispensable. Other related Hungarian terms include elengedhetetlen, nélkülözhető, and pótolhatatlan (irreplaceable). These words convey overlapping but nuanced degrees of necessity, with nélkülözhetetlen typically marking a very strong indispensability.