nödvändiga

Nödvändiga is a Swedish adjective meaning necessary or essential. It describes things that are required or unavoidable within a given context. The form nödvändiga is the plural form of the base adjective nödvändig, and it also appears in definite plural constructions. For singulars, the corresponding forms are nödvändig (common gender) and nödvändigt (neuter).

In usage, nödvändiga modifies plural nouns, as in nödvändiga åtgärder (necessary measures) or de nödvändiga förutsättningarna (the necessary conditions). In predicative constructions related to plural subjects, the form remains nödvändiga. In singular phrases, the related forms are nödvändig or nödvändigt, as in det är nödvändigt (it is necessary) or den nödvändiga uppgiften (the necessary task).

Etymology and related terms: nödvändiga derives from nödvändig, itself built from the root nöd- meaning need or necessity, with the suffix -vändig forming an adjective meaning “to be required.” Related terms include nödvändighet (necessity), nödvändigt (neuter singular), and nödvändighetens kontext in formal discourse.

Usage context: The word is common in formal, academic, legal, and policy writing, where it emphasizes requirements, conditions, or prerequisites. It often appears in planning, compliance, risk assessment, and project documentation to highlight elements that must be addressed or fulfilled.