need in Irish
need in Irish is gá, riachtanas, teastaigh ó — need means a requirement for something essential or important.
need in Irish
gá
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
riachtanas
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
teastaigh ó
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
is gá do
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
is gá do
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
teastaigh ó
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
caithfidh
(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 Irish?
"need" in Irish is gá, riachtanas, teastaigh ó. 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 Irish, "need" is gá, riachtanas, teastaigh ó.
Are there other ways to say "need" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "need": gá, riachtanas, teastaigh ó, is gá do, caithfidh.
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