need

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand bezeichnet, in dem etwas erforderlich oder notwendig ist, oder ein starkes Verlangen bzw. das Gefühl, etwas zu brauchen.

A noun referring to a situation in which something is necessary or required, or a strong feeling of wanting or requiring something.

1. Requirement or necessityA2formal

   A situation in which something is necessary or required.

   Notwendigkeit

   • There is a great need for clean water in the region.
   • She felt a strong need to express her opinion.
   • The need for better education is urgent.

   Synonymedemandessentialexigencynecessityrequirementrequisitewant

   Antonymeextraluxuryoption

2. Basic requirement for survivalA2formal

   Something essential for survival, such as food, water, or shelter.

   Grundbedürfnis

   • Food and water are basic human needs.
   • The charity provides for the needs of the homeless.
   • They lack the basic needs for a healthy life.

   Synonymeessentialnecessityrequirementrequisite

3. Poverty or hardshipB2formal

   A state of being in a difficult situation, often due to lack of money or resources.

   Not

   • The family lived in dire need after the flood.
   • He helped those in need during the crisis.
   • Many people in need rely on community support.

   Synonymedestitutionimpoverishmentindigenceneedinesspenuryprivationwant

   Antonymeaffluenceplentywealth

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas erforderlich ist oder dass jemand etwas unbedingt haben muss.

A verb used to indicate that something is necessary or required.

1. Require something essentialA1formal

   To require something because it is necessary or very important.

   Brauchen

   • I need a glass of water.
   • She needs help with her homework.
   • We need to leave now to catch the train.

   Synonymecall fordemandnecessitaterequirewant

2. Express necessity or obligationA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is necessary or must be done.

   Brauchen

   • You need to finish your report by Friday.
   • He needs to see a doctor immediately.
   • They need to understand the rules before playing.

   Synonymehave tomustshould