Translation of "necessary evil" into German

notwendiges Übel is the translation of "necessary evil" into German.

necessary evil noun grammar

An unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted, especially because the available alternative courses of action or inaction would be worse.

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  • notwendiges Übel

    noun neuter

    unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted

    Personally, I think that corporal punishment is a necessary evil.

    Persönlich halte ich Körperstrafe für ein notwendiges Übel.

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