Nödvändig
Nödvändig is a Swedish adjective meaning necessary, required, or indispensable. It describes something that must be done, is essential to a process, or is unavoidable under given circumstances. In everyday language it is often used to express obligation, practicality, or safety concerns.
In grammar, nödvändig agrees with the noun it modifies: with en-ord (common gender) nouns it appears as
The related noun nödvändighet denotes the quality or state of being necessary, while the adverb nödvändigtvis
Etymology: the word combines nöd- 'need' or 'necessity' with the suffix -vändig, which forms adjectives indicating