This is the 5040th most frequent Dutch word.
hoeven
"Hoeven" means "to need" or "to have to" (usually used in negative constructions).
The word 'hoeven' is used to express necessity, specifically in a negative sense, indicating that the subject does not need to perform the action described.
Ik hoef vandaag niet te werken.
I don't need to work today.
Here, 'hoeven' is used in a conditional context to indicate that performing the action is optional under the specified circumstances.
Je hoeft niet te komen als je geen tijd hebt.
You don't need to come if you don't have time.
In this sentence, 'hoeven' denotes a lack of requirement or need for assistance regarding the specified subject.