domosdoshshëm

Domosdoshshëm is an Albanian adjective meaning "necessary" or "essential." It describes something that must be present, performed, or satisfied for a result to be possible or for a system to function. The term is commonly found in formal or technical contexts, such as law, policy, philosophy, planning, and academic discourse, but it also appears in everyday speech when emphasizing a requirement.

The adjective inflects for gender and number in Albanian. The masculine singular form is domosdoshshëm, the feminine singular is domosdoshshme, and other forms agree with the noun they modify. A related noun is domosdoshmëri, meaning "necessity" or "requirement." The concept is closely associated with synonyms such as nevojshëm (needed) and thelbësor (essential), though with nuance differences: domosdoshshëm emphasizes inevitability or obligation within a given context.

Usage notes: It is used to express that certain conditions or measures are indispensable for achieving a goal, complying with rules, or ensuring safety. In policy and legal texts, domosdoshshëm often introduces mandatory prerequisites or conditions that cannot be omitted.

See also: domosdoshmëri, nevojshëm, thelbësor, obligativ.