No. 4,204 in German
benötigen
"Benötigen" means "to need" or "to require."
In a sentence
Wir benötigen mehr Zeit, um die Aufgabe zu beenden.
We require more time to complete the task.
Used here in the sense of requiring something essential for a purpose.
Benötigen Sie Hilfe beim Tragen der Taschen?
Do you need help carrying the bags?
Expressing a polite offer or inquiry about necessity.
Um die Reise zu planen, benötigen wir genaue Informationen.
To plan the trip, we need precise information.
Indicating the requirement of specific details for the objective.
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