need in Finnish
need in Finnish is tarve, syy, köyhyys — need means a requirement for something essential or important.
need in Finnish
tarve
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
syy
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
köyhyys
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
puute
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
tarvita
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
vaatia
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
tarvita
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
olla pakko
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
tarvita
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
olla välttämätöntä
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
pitää
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
täytyä
(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.
- There is no need to shout, because I can hear you.
- The charity supports families in need.
- The church collects blankets for people in need each winter.
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What is "need" in Finnish?
"need" in Finnish is tarve, syy, köyhyys. 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 Finnish, "need" is tarve, syy, köyhyys.
Are there other ways to say "need" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "need": tarve, syy, köyhyys, puute, tarvita, vaatia.
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