adjective
necessary, required
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erforderlich: adjective meaning necessary or required. It’s typically used predicatively: 'ist erforderlich' and often appears with 'für' (e.g., für etwas erforderlich). Not a participle and marked as non‑gradable (normally not used with comparative/superlative). Common in formal instructions and official texts.
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Es ist erforderlich, dass du pünktlich bist.
It is necessary that you are on time.
Für die Anmeldung ist ein Pass erforderlich.
A passport is required for registration.
Der Anwalt erklärte, dass das Formular erforderlich war, weil sonst der Antrag abgelehnt wurde.
The lawyer explained that the form was necessary because otherwise the application would be rejected.
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picture a red stamp 'ERFORDERLICH' on a form — it marks something required
sounds like 'air-for-der-lich' — think 'for the door' (you need it)
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erforderlich is typically used in formal/register contexts (forms, rules). It often appears in administrative and official language.