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erforderlich

B1 adjective 6 min read

erforderlich

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Explanation erforderlich in your Level:

At the A1 level, you usually use simpler words like 'brauchen' (to need). However, you might see 'erforderlich' on simple German forms or websites. If you see 'Passwort erforderlich,' it just means you must type in your password. It is a 'must-have' thing. You don't need to use this word in speaking yet, but recognizing it on signs is helpful. Think of it as a formal way of saying 'needed.'

By A2, you should recognize 'erforderlich' as a formal adjective. You will see it in instructions, like 'Ein Foto ist erforderlich' (A photo is required). You are starting to learn that German has different words for 'need.' While 'nötig' is for daily things, 'erforderlich' is for rules. If you are applying for a library card or a bus pass, look for this word to see what you need to bring.

At B1, you should be able to use 'erforderlich' in your own writing, especially in formal letters or emails. Instead of saying 'Ich brauche Hilfe,' you might say 'Hilfe ist erforderlich' in a professional report. You should also understand how to use it with 'für' (e.g., 'erforderlich für den Job'). It is an essential word for discussing prerequisites and requirements in a workplace or educational setting.

At B2, you use 'erforderlich' to express complex requirements with precision. You understand the difference between 'erforderlich' (required by a system) and 'notwendig' (essential by nature). You can use it in the attributive form with correct endings: 'Die erforderlichen Maßnahmen wurden ergriffen.' You also use it in passive-like structures to describe processes where certain steps are mandatory for success.

At the C1 level, 'erforderlich' is a standard part of your academic and professional vocabulary. You use it in nuanced arguments, such as 'die erforderliche Sorgfalt' (due diligence). You are comfortable with its nominalized forms and related verbs like 'erfordern.' You can distinguish it from 'unumgänglich' (unavoidable) or 'unabdingbar' (indispensable) to provide specific shades of meaning in legal or technical texts.

At C2, you use 'erforderlich' with stylistic ease. You might use it in legal critiques or high-level policy discussions. You understand its historical roots and how it functions within the broader system of German administrative language. You can use it in complex sentence structures, such as 'Sollte es erforderlich sein...' (Should it be necessary...), demonstrating mastery over conditional structures and formal register.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

erforderlich in 30 Seconds

Erforderlich means 'required' or 'necessary' in a formal or technical context, such as for laws, forms, or technical processes.
It is often used with the preposition 'für' (for) to indicate what the requirement is needed for.
While similar to 'notwendig', it specifically implies a prerequisite or a mandate from an authority.
In digital interfaces, it marks mandatory fields like 'Passwort erforderlich' (password required).

The German adjective erforderlich is a cornerstone of formal, technical, and everyday administrative language. At its core, it translates to 'required,' 'necessary,' or 'requisite.' While English speakers might use 'necessary' for everything from needing a glass of water to legal requirements, German distinguishes between the general need (nötig or notwendig) and the formal requirement (erforderlich). When you see erforderlich, think of it as a prerequisite or a condition that must be met to achieve a specific result.

Formal Context: In legal documents or official forms, erforderlich specifies the documents or actions mandated by law. For example, 'Eine Unterschrift ist erforderlich' means a signature is legally required.

Für den Antrag sind zusätzliche Dokumente erforderlich.

Translation: Additional documents are required for the application.

In technical manuals or software interfaces, you will frequently encounter this word. If a field in a web form must be filled out, it is an 'erforderliches Feld.' It implies a logical or systemic necessity. Without this element, the process cannot continue. It is less about a personal 'want' and more about a structural 'must.'

Nuance of Necessity: While notwendig often describes an essential nature (like water is necessary for life), erforderlich often describes a requirement set by an authority or a specific goal.

Ist eine Genehmigung für den Umbau erforderlich?

Cultural context matters here. German bureaucracy is known for its precision, and erforderlich is the linguistic tool that enforces that precision. It leaves no room for ambiguity. If something is erforderlich, the lack of it results in rejection or failure of the task at hand. It is often paired with the preposition für (for) to indicate the purpose.

Usage in Daily Life: Even in casual settings, you might hear it when discussing plans: 'Was ist dafür erforderlich?' (What is required for that?). It sounds slightly more structured than asking 'Was brauchen wir?'

Die erforderlichen Maßnahmen wurden bereits eingeleitet.

Using erforderlich correctly involves understanding its role as a predicate adjective or an attributive adjective. It follows standard declension rules when placed before a noun. However, its most common appearance is at the end of a sentence following a form of 'sein' (to be).

As a Predicate Adjective: Here, it remains undeclined. 'Diese Schritte sind erforderlich.' (These steps are required.) This is the simplest way to use the word.

Es ist erforderlich, pünktlich zu erscheinen.

When used with an infinitive clause (zu + verb), as seen above, it creates a formal instruction. This structure is very common in workplace communication. 'Es ist erforderlich, [Aktion] zu [Verb].'

As an Attributive Adjective: When it precedes a noun, it must match the gender, case, and number. 'Die erforderliche Geduld' (the required patience), 'Mit dem erforderlichen Werkzeug' (with the required tool).

Bitte bringen Sie alle erforderlichen Unterlagen mit.

You will often find it in the negative to indicate that something is not needed: nicht erforderlich. This is a polite but firm way to say 'no need.' For example, 'Eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich' (Registration is not required).

Comparative and Superlative: Though rare because 'requirement' is often binary, you can use erforderlicher or am erforderlichsten in comparative contexts, though usually, people switch to wichtiger or nötiger.

Welche Kenntnisse sind für diesen Job erforderlich?

If you live in Germany, you will hear erforderlich most frequently in institutional environments. At the Bürgeramt (Citizens' Office), the clerk might tell you that a specific stamp is erforderlich. In these settings, the word carries the weight of law and procedure. It's not a suggestion; it's a mandate.

In the Workplace: Project managers use it to define scope. 'Für den Projektabschluss ist eine Validierung erforderlich.' It defines the 'Definition of Done' in Agile environments.

Das erforderliche Budget wurde noch nicht freigegeben.

On public transport, announcements often use the word regarding tickets or behavior. 'Ein gültiger Fahrausweis ist für die Fahrt erforderlich.' This sounds much more authoritative than saying you 'need' a ticket. It implies the system requires it for you to be a valid passenger.

Medical and Safety: In safety briefings or medical instructions, erforderlich is used to denote life-saving or mandatory actions. 'Schutzkleidung ist in diesem Bereich erforderlich.'

Ist eine Operation wirklich erforderlich?

Finally, in the digital world, error messages often use it. 'Passwort erforderlich' (Password required). This is the standard label for mandatory input fields in German UI/UX design. Because it is a long word, it is sometimes abbreviated in very tight UI spaces, though the full word is preferred for clarity.

The most common mistake for English speakers is overusing notwendig when erforderlich would be more appropriate for formal requirements. Conversely, using erforderlich in a very casual, emotional context can sound 'robotic' or overly stiff.

Confusion with 'Nötig': While they both mean 'necessary,' nötig is more common in spoken German for immediate needs. Saying 'Es ist erforderlich, dass ich aufs Klo gehe' (It is required that I go to the toilet) is grammatically correct but socially bizarre.

Falsch: Ich habe das erforderliche Brot gekauft.

Correction: Use 'nötige' or 'notwendige' here. 'Erforderlich' implies a formal requirement.

Another mistake involves prepositional usage. English speakers often want to use von (of) because of 'required of me.' In German, we use von + Dative only if we mean 'demanded by,' but usually, erforderlich stands alone or with für.

Adjective Endings: Because it is a longer word, learners often trip over the endings. 'Die erforderlichen Maßnahmen' (plural) vs 'Die erforderliche Maßnahme' (singular).

Nicht: Das ist für mich erfordert.

Note: 'Erfordert' is the verb form. 'Erforderlich' is the adjective.

German has several words for 'necessary' and 'required.' Choosing the right one depends on the level of formality and the nature of the necessity.

Notwendig: This is the closest synonym. It is often interchangeable with erforderlich, but notwendig feels more like a natural necessity (e.g., 'Luft ist notwendig').
Nötig: The more casual version. 'Das war nicht nötig' (That wasn't necessary/You shouldn't have). You wouldn't say 'Das war nicht erforderlich' to thank someone for a gift.
Zwingend: This means 'mandatory' or 'compulsory.' It is stronger than erforderlich. If something is zwingend, there is absolutely no alternative.
Obligatorisch: Used primarily for school subjects, courses, or legal requirements. It's the direct equivalent of 'obligatory.'

Vergleich: 'Notwendig' (Allgemein) vs. 'Erforderlich' (Voraussetzung).

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The root 'ford-' is related to the English word 'forth'. So, to 'erfordern' is essentially to 'bring forth' a requirement.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔʁdɐlɪç/

US /ɛrˈfɔrdərlɪk/

Second syllable (for).

Rhymes With

ordentlich mörderisch (near) veränderlich sportlich (near) nördlich wörtlich beharrlich erstaunlich

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'er-' like the English 'her'.
Stress on the first syllable.
Pronouncing the final '-ch' like a hard 'k' or 'sh'.
Swallowing the '-er' in the middle.
Mixing up with the verb 'erfordern'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Common in formal texts, easy to recognize once learned.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct adjective endings and formal context awareness.

Speaking 4/5

Pronunciation of 'er-' and '-ch' can be tricky for beginners.

Listening 3/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to hear in announcements.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

brauchen nötig müssen sein für

Learn Next

voraussetzen Anforderung verpflichtend unabdingbar notwendigerweise

Advanced

Erfordernis Erforderlichkeit Bedarfsanalyse Prämissen

Grammar to Know

Adjective Endings

Die erforderlichen Unterlagen (Plural, Nominative).

Infinitive with 'zu'

Es ist erforderlich, den Müll zu trennen.

Prepositional Objects

Erforderlich für die Anmeldung.

Dative after 'mangeln'

Es mangelt an der erforderlichen Zeit.

Predicate vs Attributive

Das ist erforderlich (Predicate) vs. Das erforderliche Buch (Attributive).

Examples by Level

Ein Passwort ist erforderlich.

A password is required.

Simple predicate adjective.

Ist das erforderlich?

Is that required?

Question form.

Name: Erforderlich.

Name: Required.

Label usage.

Nicht erforderlich.

Not required.

Negation.

Hier ist Hilfe erforderlich.

Help is required here.

Used with a noun.

Ein Ticket ist erforderlich.

A ticket is required.

Basic requirement.

Was ist erforderlich?

What is required?

Interrogative.

Das ist für mich erforderlich.

That is required for me.

Personal requirement.

Für den Kurs ist eine Anmeldung erforderlich.

Registration is required for the course.

Prepositional phrase 'für'.

Bringen Sie die erforderlichen Dokumente mit.

Bring the required documents with you.

Attributive adjective (plural).

Ist ein Visum erforderlich?

Is a visa required?

Common travel context.

Es ist erforderlich, leise zu sein.

It is required to be quiet.

Infinitive clause with 'zu'.

Diese Information ist erforderlich.

This information is required.

Demonstrative pronoun.

Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich.

No prior knowledge required.

Elliptical sentence (missing 'ist').

Das erforderliche Geld fehlt noch.

The required money is still missing.

Attributive (neuter).

Ihre Unterschrift ist erforderlich.

Your signature is required.

Possessive pronoun.

Für diese Stelle sind gute Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich.

Good German skills are required for this position.

Plural subject.

Es war erforderlich, den Termin zu verschieben.

It was necessary to postpone the appointment.

Past tense 'war'.

Welche Unterlagen sind für den Antrag erforderlich?

Which documents are required for the application?

Interrogative 'welche'.

Die Reparatur ist dringend erforderlich.

The repair is urgently required.

Adverbial modifier 'dringend'.

Falls erforderlich, rufen wir Sie an.

If required, we will call you.

Conditional 'falls'.

Er besitzt nicht die erforderliche Erfahrung.

He does not possess the required experience.

Attributive (feminine).

Ist eine ärztliche Untersuchung erforderlich?

Is a medical examination required?

Compound noun 'Untersuchung'.

Wir haben alle erforderlichen Maßnahmen getroffen.

We have taken all necessary measures.

Perfect tense.

Eine Genehmigung ist zwingend erforderlich.

A permit is absolutely required.

Intensifier 'zwingend'.

Die erforderliche Summe wurde bereits überwiesen.

The required amount has already been transferred.

Passive context.

Es ist erforderlich, dass alle Teilnehmer unterschreiben.

It is required that all participants sign.

Subordinate clause with 'dass'.

Trotz der erforderlichen Sorgfalt passierte ein Fehler.

Despite the required care, a mistake happened.

Genitive case after 'trotz'.

Wir prüfen, ob weitere Schritte erforderlich sind.

We are checking if further steps are required.

Indirect question with 'ob'.

Das erforderliche Equipment wird gestellt.

The required equipment will be provided.

Future tense/Passive.

Die erforderliche Mehrheit wurde nicht erreicht.

The required majority was not achieved.

Political context.

Es ist gesetzlich erforderlich, Steuern zu zahlen.

It is legally required to pay taxes.

Adverb 'gesetzlich'.

Die Ausführung erfordert die erforderliche Sachkenntnis.

The execution requires the necessary expertise.

Repetitive use of root word for emphasis.

Sollte eine Anpassung erforderlich werden, melden wir uns.

Should an adjustment become necessary, we will get in touch.

Inverted conditional clause.

Es mangelt ihm an der erforderlichen Reife.

He lacks the required maturity.

Dative after 'mangelt an'.

Die erforderliche Differenzierung fehlt in diesem Bericht.

The required differentiation is missing in this report.

Academic register.

Inwieweit sind diese Maßnahmen tatsächlich erforderlich?

To what extent are these measures actually required?

Advanced interrogative 'inwieweit'.

Die erforderliche Transparenz ist nicht gegeben.

The required transparency is not provided.

Abstract noun usage.

Die erforderlichen Mittel wurden bereitgestellt.

The necessary funds were made available.

Formal financial term.

Es ist unumgänglich, das erforderliche Niveau zu halten.

It is unavoidable to maintain the required level.

Complex sentence with 'unumgänglich'.

Die Verhältnismäßigkeit der erforderlichen Mittel ist zu prüfen.

The proportionality of the required means must be examined.

Legal/Administrative style.

Es bedarf der erforderlichen Weitsicht, um dies zu planen.

It requires the necessary foresight to plan this.

Genitive with 'bedarf'.

Das Maß an erforderlicher Anstrengung wird oft unterschätzt.

The level of required effort is often underestimated.

Partitive genitive.

Eine über das erforderliche Maß hinausgehende Belastung.

A burden going beyond the required extent.

Extended adjective phrase.

Die erforderliche Akribie ist in der Forschung essenziell.

The required meticulousness is essential in research.

High-level vocabulary 'Akribie'.

Sofern erforderlich, wird das Verfahren eingeleitet.

Provided that it is required, the procedure will be initiated.

Formal conjunction 'sofern'.

Der erforderliche Nachweis der Identität wurde erbracht.

The required proof of identity was provided.

Formal proof terminology.

Ein Mindestmaß an Kooperation ist zwingend erforderlich.

A minimum level of cooperation is absolutely required.

Complex subject phrase.

Common Collocations

dringend erforderlich

gesetzlich erforderlich

zwingend erforderlich

erforderliche Unterlagen

erforderliche Maßnahmen

falls erforderlich

erforderliche Kenntnisse

erforderliche Sorgfalt

nicht mehr erforderlich

erforderliche Mindestalter

Common Phrases

Wie erforderlich

— As required or as requested.

Ich habe die Dokumente wie erforderlich eingereicht.

Das ist nicht erforderlich

— That is not necessary (polite refusal).

Danke, aber das ist nicht erforderlich.

Alle erforderlichen Schritte

— Every step that needs to be taken.

Wir haben alle erforderlichen Schritte geplant.

Sofern erforderlich

— Provided it is necessary.

Sofern erforderlich, werden wir die Polizei rufen.

Über das erforderliche Maß hinaus

— Beyond the required extent (doing extra).

Er arbeitet weit über das erforderliche Maß hinaus.

In dem erforderlichen Umfang

— To the required extent/scale.

Die Hilfe wurde in dem erforderlichen Umfang geleistet.

Die erforderliche Zeit

— The time needed for something.

Bitte nehmen Sie sich die erforderliche Zeit.

Falls zwingend erforderlich

— Only if it is absolutely mandatory.

Nutzen Sie den Notausgang nur, falls zwingend erforderlich.

Erforderliche Änderungen

— Necessary changes.

Wir machen die erforderlichen Änderungen am Plan.

Das erforderliche Minimum

— The bare minimum required.

Er tut nur das erforderliche Minimum.

Often Confused With

erforderlich vs förderlich

Means 'conducive' or 'beneficial'. Only one letter difference, but very different meaning.

erforderlich vs notwendig

Very similar, but 'notwendig' is more general and 'erforderlich' is more formal/procedural.

erforderlich vs erfordert

This is the verb (3rd person singular). 'Erforderlich' is the adjective.

Idioms & Expressions

"Das Maß des Erforderlichen"

— The extent of what is necessary.

Er beschränkte sich auf das Maß des Erforderlichen.

Formal

"Sich auf das Erforderliche beschränken"

— To do only what is strictly necessary.

In der Krise müssen wir uns auf das Erforderliche beschränken.

Neutral

"Falls die Umstände es erforderlich machen"

— If the circumstances make it necessary.

Wir werden abreisen, falls die Umstände es erforderlich machen.

Formal

"Das erforderliche Quäntchen Glück"

— The necessary bit of luck.

Dafür braucht man auch das erforderliche Quäntchen Glück.

Informal/Colloquial

"Was erforderlich ist, wird getan"

— Whatever is required will be done.

Keine Sorge, was erforderlich ist, wird getan.

Neutral

"Die erforderliche Reife besitzen"

— To have the necessary maturity (often used for driving licenses).

Er besitzt noch nicht die erforderliche Reife.

Formal

"Mit der erforderlichen Härte"

— With the necessary toughness/strictness.

Die Polizei griff mit der erforderlichen Härte durch.

Formal

"Das erforderliche Kapital aufbringen"

— To raise the necessary capital.

Sie konnten das erforderliche Kapital nicht aufbringen.

Business

"Erforderliche Konsequenzen ziehen"

— To take the necessary consequences.

Nach dem Skandal wurden die erforderlichen Konsequenzen gezogen.

Formal

"Das erforderliche Niveau erreichen"

— To reach the required level.

Die Schüler müssen das erforderliche Niveau erreichen.

Academic

Easily Confused

erforderlich vs förderlich

Visual similarity.

'Erforderlich' is a must; 'förderlich' is a plus (it helps but isn't required).

Sport ist förderlich für die Gesundheit, aber nicht erforderlich für ein langes Leben.

erforderlich vs notwendig

Semantic overlap.

'Notwendig' is essential by nature; 'erforderlich' is essential by rule.

Atmen ist notwendig. Ein Visum ist erforderlich.

erforderlich vs nötig

Translation 'necessary'.

'Nötig' is more common in speech and feels less bureaucratic.

Ich habe alles Nötige eingekauft.

erforderlich vs zwingend

Both imply a 'must'.

'Zwingend' is even stronger, meaning there is no way around it at all.

Eine Maske ist zwingend erforderlich.

erforderlich vs unabdingbar

Both mean 'essential'.

'Unabdingbar' is more emphatic and often used in high-level rhetoric.

Vertrauen ist unabdingbar für eine Freundschaft.

Sentence Patterns

Ist [Nomen] erforderlich?

Ist ein Foto erforderlich?

Für [Akkusativ] ist [Nomen] erforderlich.

Für den Pass ist ein Antrag erforderlich.

Es ist erforderlich, [Infinitiv + zu].

Es ist erforderlich, pünktlich zu sein.

Die erforderliche(n) [Nomen] [Verb].

Die erforderlichen Schritte wurden gemacht.

Sollte es erforderlich sein, [Verb].

Sollte es erforderlich sein, helfe ich.

In dem Maße, wie es erforderlich ist.

Wir helfen in dem Maße, wie es erforderlich ist.

Über das erforderliche Maß hinaus.

Er arbeitet über das erforderliche Maß hinaus.

Die Erforderlichkeit von [Dativ] prüfen.

Wir müssen die Erforderlichkeit von Maßnahmen prüfen.

Word Family

Nouns

Die Erforderlichkeit (necessity/requirement)

Das Erfordernis (requirement/demand)

Verbs

erfordern (to require/demand)

fordern (to demand)

herausfordern (to challenge)

Adjectives

erforderlich

fordernd (demanding)

überfordernd (overwhelming)

Notwendigkeit

Voraussetzung

Anforderung

Bedarf

Pflicht

How to Use It

frequency

High in written German, Medium-High in spoken German.

Common Mistakes

Ich brauche das erforderliche Brot. → Ich brauche das nötige Brot.
'Erforderlich' is too formal for buying groceries. Use 'nötig' or 'notwendig'.
Das ist erforderlich von dir. → Das wird von dir gefordert.
In German, we don't usually say 'required of you' with 'erforderlich'. We use the verb 'fordern'.
Erforderliche Maßnahmen wurde getroffen. → Erforderliche Maßnahmen wurden getroffen.
Subject-verb agreement. 'Maßnahmen' is plural.
Ein Reisepass ist förderlich. → Ein Reisepass ist erforderlich.
'Förderlich' means helpful; 'erforderlich' means required. A passport isn't just helpful; it's a must.
Es ist erforderlich zu gehen. → Es ist erforderlich, zu gehen.
Don't forget the comma before the 'zu' infinitive clause.

Tips

Check your endings

When using 'erforderlich' before a noun, always check the gender and case. It's a long word, so it's easy to forget the ending.

Formal vs Informal

Use 'erforderlich' in emails and 'nötig' when talking to friends to sound more like a native speaker.

Office Talk

In a German office, use 'erforderlich' to describe project requirements. It sounds professional and precise.

The 'Order' Trick

Remember the word 'Order' inside 'erforderlich'. An order makes something required.

Email Subject Lines

A subject line like 'Erforderliche Unterlagen' is a very standard way to ask someone for documents.

Bureaucracy

Don't be offended if a German official says something is 'erforderlich'. They aren't being mean; they are just following the system.

The soft 'ch'

Practice the 'ich-laut' at the end of 'erforderlich'. It shouldn't sound like 'k' or 'sh'.

Scanning Forms

When filling out forms, scan for 'erforderlich' or the '*' symbol to find the fields you MUST fill in.

Preposition 'Für'

Always pair 'erforderlich' with 'für' if you want to say what it is required for. 'Erforderlich für die Reise'.

Nominalization

Try using 'Das Erfordernis' in C1/C2 level essays to discuss systemic requirements.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of an 'Order' (from 'er-f-ORDER-lich'). If an order is given, the action is 'erforderlich' (required).

Visual Association

Imagine a checklist with a red 'Required' stamp. Each time you see that stamp, say 'erforderlich'.

Word Web

Gesetz Antrag Dokumente Notwendig Bürokratie Prüfung Visum Passwort

Challenge

Write three sentences about things you need for your job using 'erforderlich' instead of 'brauchen' or 'nötig'.

Word Origin

Derived from the Middle High German verb 'vordern' (to demand/summon), which comes from Old High German 'fordarōn'. The prefix 'er-' was added to indicate the achievement of a result through the action of demanding.

Original meaning: To bring forth by demanding or to make something a necessity.

Germanic.

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities, but using it in personal relationships can sound cold or overly clinical.

English speakers often use 'necessary', which is softer. 'Required' is a better translation for 'erforderlich' as it captures the formal demand.

German Civil Code (BGB) frequently uses the term. Safety manuals for German machinery (e.g., Siemens). Official government forms (Anträge).

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Job Application

Erforderliche Qualifikationen
Berufserfahrung erforderlich
Sprachkenntnisse sind erforderlich
Referenzen auf Anfrage erforderlich

Travel

Visum erforderlich
Reisepass erforderlich
Impfung erforderlich
Zusatzgebühr erforderlich

Technology

Update erforderlich
Neustart erforderlich
Speicherplatz erforderlich
Login erforderlich

Law

Gesetzlich erforderlich
Vom Gericht erforderlich
Nachweis erforderlich
Zustimmung erforderlich

Cooking

Zutaten erforderlich
Vorbereitung erforderlich
Zeitaufwand erforderlich
Werkzeug erforderlich

Conversation Starters

"Welche Dokumente sind für ein deutsches Visum erforderlich?"

"Glaubst du, dass für diesen Job ein Master-Abschluss erforderlich ist?"

"Ist es erforderlich, dass wir heute Abend reservieren?"

"Was ist deiner Meinung nach für eine glückliche Beziehung erforderlich?"

"Sind in deinem Land spezielle Versicherungen gesetzlich erforderlich?"

Journal Prompts

Schreibe über die Dinge, die für deinen Traumjob erforderlich sind.

Welche Maßnahmen sind erforderlich, um den Klimawandel zu stoppen?

Beschreibe einen Moment, in dem du mehr Geduld aufbringen musstest, als ursprünglich erforderlich war.

Ist formale Bildung heute noch so erforderlich wie früher? Warum oder warum nicht?

Welche Schritte sind erforderlich, um eine neue Sprache fließend zu lernen?

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

'Erforderlich' usually refers to a requirement set by a rule, person, or system (e.g., documents for a visa). 'Notwendig' refers to a general or natural necessity (e.g., water for plants). In many formal cases, they are interchangeable, but 'erforderlich' sounds more administrative.

Yes, but it might sound a bit formal. For example, if you ask a friend 'Ist das erforderlich?', it sounds like you are questioning the necessity in a slightly stiff way. 'Ist das nötig?' is more common in daily speech.

It follows standard adjective declension. For example: 'der erforderliche Betrag' (masculine nominative), 'die erforderlichen Dokumente' (plural nominative), 'mit der erforderlichen Hilfe' (feminine dative).

Yes, 'die Erforderlichkeit' (the necessity) or 'das Erfordernis' (the requirement). 'Das Erfordernis' is more common when talking about specific things that are required.

The most common preposition is 'für' followed by the accusative case. Example: 'Was ist erforderlich für den Erfolg?'

Not directly in the sense of 'necessarily'. For that, you use 'notwendigerweise'. However, you can use 'erforderlichenfalls', which means 'if necessary'.

In most contexts, yes. If something is 'erforderlich', you cannot skip it if you want to achieve the result or comply with the rule.

The direct opposite is 'nicht erforderlich'. You can also use 'unnötig' (unnecessary) or 'optional' (optional).

It is 'erforderlich' (no umlaut). 'Förderlich' (with umlaut) is a different word meaning 'beneficial'.

You can say 'wie erforderlich' or 'nach Bedarf'.