nodig

Nodig is a Dutch adjective meaning "necessary" or "needed." It is used to indicate that something is required for a particular purpose or situation. The word appears in predicative constructions such as "Het is nodig" (it is necessary) and in phrases like "Dat is niet nodig" (that is not necessary). It also combines with verbs to express requirement, as in "Ik heb dit nodig" (I need this).

Etymology: The term is derived from the noun "nood," meaning "need" or "distress," with the adjectival suffix "-ig" to form an adjective. It belongs to a family of Dutch words about necessity, including "noodzaak" (necessity) and "noodzakelijk" (essential).

Usage notes: In everyday language, "nodig" often signals a practical requirement rather than absolute necessity; for stronger or more formal meaning, speakers may use "noodzakelijk" or "onmisbaar." The negative form "niet nodig" means "not needed" or "not necessary." The verb form "nodig hebben" means "to need."

Afrikaans note: In Afrikaans, a closely related language, "nodig" also means necessary or required.