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needy in German

needy in German is bedürftig, Bedürftige — needy means lacking basic necessities; poor.

needy in German

bedürftig
adj
In need; poor.
Bedürftige
adj
In need; poor.

What does "needy" mean?

  1. adj Lacking basic necessities; poor.
    "The charity distributes food to needy families."
  2. adj Emotionally dependent; constantly seeking reassurance or attention.
    "He became needy and insecure after the breakup."
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needy in a sentence

  • The charity distributes food to needy families.
  • He became needy and insecure after the breakup.

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What is "needy" in German?

"needy" in German is bedürftig, Bedürftige. needy means: Lacking basic necessities; poor.

How do you use "needy" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity distributes food to needy families." In German, "needy" is bedürftig, Bedürftige.

Are there other ways to say "needy" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "needy": bedürftig, Bedürftige.

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