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Translation of need into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

requirement

require something essential or necessary
  • I need water to survive.Ich brauche Wasser zum Überleben.
2.

necessity

express necessity or obligation
  • You need to finish your homework..Du musst deine Hausaufgaben beenden
3.

emotion

Rare
feel a strong desire for something
Rare
  • I need a vacation after this project.Ich brauche nach diesem Projekt Urlaub.

Noun

1.

life

requirement for something essential or necessary in a situation
  • There is a need for clean water here.Hier gibt es einen Bedarf an sauberem Wasser.
2.

poverty

lack of means or resources
  • Many families are living in need due to unemployment.Viele Familien leben in Not aufgrund von Arbeitslosigkeit.
3.

help required

Rare
state of requiring help due to vulnerability
Rare
  • Many charities focus on the needs of children and the elderly..Viele Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen konzentrieren sich auf die Bedürfnisse von Kindern und älteren Menschen
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Expressions with need: examples in English and translations in German

dringend benötigen
We need yesterday a solution to this problem.
dringender Bedarf
There is a crying need for better healthcare.
etwas zu trinken brauchen
ein Getränk benötigen
After the run, I really need a drink.
die Augen überprüfen lassen
die Augen kontrollieren lassen
If you can't read the sign, you might need your eyes checked.
mehr muss man nicht sagen
She nodded, indicating no need to say more.
kaum sagen müssen
nicht extra erwähnen müssen
I hardly need to say that honesty is important.

Synonyms and analogies of need in English

Examples of need in a sentence

  • Plants need sunlight to grow.
  • You need to call your parents.
  • We need to address this issue immediately.
  • You need to call your parents more often.
  • They need support during this difficult time.
  • The need for shelter is urgent now.

Translations of "need" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
müssenv.

We need to cart those groceries in from the car quickly.

Wir müssen die Einkäufe schnell aus dem Auto ins Haus bringen.

brauchenv.

Children need exposure to the outside world to develop social skills.

Kinder brauchen Kontakt zur Außenwelt, um soziale Fähigkeiten zu entwickeln.

benötigenv.

Children need access to clean water for their health and development.

Kinder benötigen Zugang zu sauberem Wasser für ihre Gesundheit und Entwicklung.

Noun
dieNotwendigkeitnf.

The school provided guidance on a need to know basis during emergencies.

Die Schule gab während Notfällen Anweisungen nur bei zwingender Notwendigkeit.

derBedarfnm.

The store offers a full range of products for every need.

Der Laden bietet für jeden Bedarf eine große Auswahl an Produkten.

dasBedürfnisnn.

She had an irrepressible need to express herself through her art.

Sie hatte das unbändige Bedürfnis, sich durch ihre Kunst auszudrücken.

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need: Examples and translations in context

We need to eat these vegetables soon before they go bad.

Wir müssen dieses Gemüse bald essen, bevor es schlecht wird.

We need to count on everyone to participate in the meeting.

Wir müssen damit rechnen, dass jeder an der Besprechung teilnimmt.

They need to shoe their horses right before the big competition.

Sie müssen ihre Pferde kurz vor dem großen Wettkampf noch beschlagen.

We need to address issues relating to mental health in schools.

Wir müssen uns mit Fragen der psychischen Gesundheit in Schulen befassen.

Travelers often need to overnight at airports when flights are delayed.

Reisende müssen oft an Flughäfen übernachten, wenn Flüge verspätet sind.

We need to cut down our waste to protect the environment.

Wir müssen unseren Abfall verringern, um die Umwelt zu schützen.

We need to get the investors on board before moving forward.

Wir müssen die Investoren ins Boot holen, bevor wir weitermachen.

We need to address the issues without rocking the boat too much.

Wir müssen die Probleme ansprechen, ohne zu viel Unruhe zu erzeugen.

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