behov — meaning in English

English meaning

• demand noun In economics, people's desire and ability to buy a particular good or service at a given price.
• need noun A requirement for something essential or important.
• want verb To wish for or desire something.

Senses

behov is used for these senses in English:

• need (countable, and, uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed.
• want (uncountable) Poverty.

demand — full definition

1. noun In economics, people's desire and ability to buy a particular good or service at a given price.
2. noun A firm or urgent request for something, often backed by authority.
3. verb To ask for something forcefully or as if it were owed.

need — full definition

1. noun A requirement for something essential or important.
2. noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
3. verb To require something as essential.
4. verb To be obliged to do something.

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