Dutch Word of the Day
nodig
/NO-dig/ • adjective (also used in set phrases/adverbially) — 30th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: necessary; needed
Examples
- Ik heb meer tijd nodig.
(I need more time.) - Dat is niet nodig.
(That is not necessary.) - Je hebt warme kleren nodig voor de winter.
(You need warm clothes for the winter.)
Synonyms
- noodzakelijk
- benodigd
- vereist
Use nodig in phrases like 'iets nodig hebben' (to need something) and 'niet nodig' (not necessary). It commonly appears after verbs (e.g., 'ik heb het nodig') and can describe something required or essential in everyday situations.
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