benötigtes

Benötigtes is a German term used to denote things that are needed or required for a given purpose. It can appear as a nominalized form, das Benötigte, meaning “the things that are required,” or as an ordinary attributive adjective, benötigtes, used before a noun (for example benötigtes Material).

Etymology and grammar. The word derives from den benötigen verb brauchen and its related participle forms. When used as a noun, das Benötigte refers to the set of items or requirements in a general sense, often in lists or procedural texts. When used attributively, the lowercase form benötigtes accompanies a noun to describe what is needed, for instance benötigtes Material or benätigte Unterlagen. In everyday language, the more common phrase is benötigtes Material or benötigte Unterlagen, with the exact inflection depending on the gender and number of the noun.

Usage and meaning. Benötigtes is widely used in administrative, procedural, and logistical contexts to identify required items, documents, or conditions. It appears on checklists, forms, and procurement requests to specify what must be supplied or prepared beforehand. The term is closely related to synonyms such as erforderliches, notwendiges, and notweniges, all conveying the idea of necessity, though with subtle nuances in emphasis.

Examples. A travel checklist might list das Benötigte (pass, tickets, medications), or one might say benötigtes Material for a project. The distinction between the nominalized Das Benötigte and the attributive benötigtes is primarily formal and depends on whether the speaker refers to a defined set of requirements or to a general category of needed items.

See also. Erforderlich, Notwendig, Bedarf, Benötigen.