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need in Russian

need in Russian is нужда́, необходи́мость, потре́ба — need means a requirement for something essential or important.

need in Russian

нужда́
noun
Pronounced: nuzhda
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
необходи́мость
noun
Pronounced: neobkhodimost
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
потре́ба
noun
Pronounced: potreba
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
потре́бность
noun
Pronounced: potrebnost
(countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
нужда́ться
verb
Pronounced: nuzhdatsya
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
быть ну́жным
verb
Pronounced: byt nuzhnym
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
тре́боваться
verb
Pronounced: trebovatsya
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "need" in Russian?

"need" in Russian is нужда́, необходи́мость, потре́ба. need means: A requirement for something essential or important.

How do you pronounce нужда́?

"need" in Russian is нужда́, pronounced "nuzhda".

How do you use "need" in a sentence?

Example: "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing." In Russian, "need" is нужда́, необходи́мость, потре́ба.

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

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "need": нужда́, необходи́мость, потре́ба, потре́бность, нужда́ться, быть ну́жным.

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