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need in Finnish

need in Finnish is tarve, syy, köyhyys — need means a requirement for something essential or important.

need in Finnish

tarve
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
syy
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
köyhyys
noun
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
puute
noun
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
tarvita
verb
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
vaatia
verb
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
tarvita
verb
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
olla pakko
verb
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
tarvita
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
olla välttämätöntä
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
pitää
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
täytyä
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.

What does "need" mean?

  1. noun A requirement for something essential or important.
    "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing."
  2. noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
    "The charity supports families in need."
  3. verb To require something as essential.
    "Plants need sunlight and water to grow."
  4. verb To be obliged to do something.
    "You need to submit the form by Friday."

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.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

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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