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nodig hebben — meaning in English

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English meaning

need noun A requirement for something essential or important.

Senses

nodig hebben is used for these senses in English:

need (transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
need (transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.

need — full definition

noun A requirement for something essential or important.
noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
verb To require something as essential.
verb To be obliged to do something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

behoefte nood vereisen behoeven benodigen moeten hebben moeten nodig zijn