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Usages of nötig
Die Handschuhe sind nötig, weil ich keine Winterjacke dabei habe.
The gloves are necessary because I do not have a winter jacket with me.
Mehr Zeit ist nötig.
More time is needed.
Die Ohrstöpsel sind nötig, weil im Etagenbett unter mir jemand laut schnarcht.
The earplugs are necessary because someone snores loudly in the bunk bed below me.
Der Hausarzt sagt, die Krankschreibung sei nur für drei Tage nötig.
The family doctor says the medical leave certificate is necessary only for three days.
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