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need in Italian

need in Italian is bisogno, necessità, esigenza — need means a requirement for something essential or important.

need in Italian

bisogno
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
necessità
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
esigenza
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
requisito
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
indigenza
noun
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
aver bisogno di
verb
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
avere bisogno di
verb
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
necessitare
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
essere obbligato a
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."
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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 Italian?

"need" in Italian is bisogno, necessità, esigenza. 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 Italian, "need" is bisogno, necessità, esigenza.

Are there other ways to say "need" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "need": bisogno, necessità, esigenza, requisito, indigenza, aver bisogno di.

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