ADJECTIVE

unnötig/ˈʊnˌnøːtɪç/unnecessary; needless; superfluous

unnötig is a German adjective that means unnecessary, needless, or superfluous. It is pronounced /ˈʊnˌnøːtɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "unnötiger" and "unnötigsten".

Definitions

1.not needed or justified; unnecessary(general)

a.not required because there is no real need for it

Das war eine völlig unnötige Bemerkung.That was a completely unnecessary remark.

b.superfluous; more than what is needed

Bitte vermeide unnötigen Müll.Please avoid unnecessary waste.

Adjective Forms

Positiveunnötig
Comparativeunnötiger
Superlativeunnötigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "unnötig" mean in English?
"unnötig" means unnecessary, needless, or superfluous. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "unnötig"?
"unnötig" is pronounced /ˈʊnˌnøːtɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "unnötig"?
The comparative of "unnötig" is "unnötiger" and the superlative is "unnötigsten".
What part of speech is "unnötig"?
"unnötig" is a adjective in German.

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