No. 238 in Greek
χρειάζεται
"Χρειάζεται" means "is needed" or "is necessary."
In a sentence
Ο Γιώργος χρειάζεται βοήθεια με την εργασία του.
George needs help with his homework.
Here, the verb 'χρειάζεται' expresses necessity for assistance by the subject (Γιώργος).
Χρειάζεται να σκεφτείς καλά πριν αποφασίσεις.
You need to think carefully before you decide.
In this sentence, 'χρειάζεται' introduces an obligation or advice linked to the action 'να σκεφτείς'.
Για αυτόν τον τύπο δουλειάς, χρειάζεται υπομονή και προσοχή.
For this type of work, patience and attention are needed.
Here, 'χρειάζεται' indicates the requirement or necessity of specific qualities for a task.
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