need in Dutch
need in Dutch is behoefte, nood, nodig hebben — need means a requirement for something essential or important.
need in Dutch
behoefte
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
nood
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
nodig hebben
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
vereisen
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
behoeven
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
benodigen
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
moeten hebben
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
nodig hebben
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
moeten
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
nodig zijn
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
What does "need" mean?
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noun A requirement for something essential or important.
"There's an urgent need for more affordable housing."
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noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
"The charity supports families in need."
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verb To require something as essential.
"Plants need sunlight and water to grow."
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verb To be obliged to do something.
"You need to submit the form by Friday."
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need in a sentence
- There's an urgent need for more affordable housing.
- The charity supports families in need.
- Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
- I need your help with this.
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What is "need" in Dutch?
"need" in Dutch is behoefte, nood, nodig hebben. need means: A requirement for something essential or important.
How do you use "need" in a sentence?
Example: "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing." In Dutch, "need" is behoefte, nood, nodig hebben.
Are there other ways to say "need" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "need": behoefte, nood, nodig hebben, vereisen, behoeven, benodigen.
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