required

• Beschreibt etwas, das nach Regeln, Gesetzen oder Umständen notwendig, vorgeschrieben oder unerlässlich ist.

Describes something that is necessary or needed according to rules, laws, or circumstances.

1. Necessary or mandatoryB1formal

   Something that must be done or possessed because of a rule, law, or need.

   Erforderlich

   • A valid passport is required for international travel.
   • The required documents must be submitted by Friday.
   • Safety training is required for all new employees.

   Synonymecompulsoryessentialimperativeindispensablemandatorynecessaryneededobligatoryrequisitevital

   Antonymenonessentialoptionalunnecessaryvoluntary

2. Essential for a purposeB1formal

   Needed in order to achieve a particular result or function.

   Erforderlich

   • The required amount of water for the recipe is two cups.
   • Patience is required when learning a new language.
   • The required skills for this job include programming and teamwork.

   Synonymecrucialessentialimperativeindispensablenecessaryneededrequisitevital

   Antonymedispensablenonessentialoptionalunnecessaryvoluntary

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas notwendig ist oder als Bedingung, Pflicht oder Anspruch verlangt wird.

A verb used to indicate the need for something or to demand something as necessary or essential.

1. Need or demandB1formal

   To need something or make something necessary.

   Erfordern

   • This recipe requires three eggs.
   • The job requires a lot of patience.
   • All passengers are required to show their tickets.

   Synonymecall fordemandentailinvolvenecessitateneed

2. Order or compelB1formal

   To officially demand that someone does something, often by rule or law.

   Erfordern (verlangen)

   • The law requires drivers to wear seat belts.
   • Students are required to attend all classes.
   • The contract requires both parties to sign.

   Synonymecommandcompeldemanddirectenjoinmandateobligeorder

   Antonymeallowbanforbidpermitprohibit