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No. 5,608 in Russian

потребность

"Потребность" - need or necessity.

In a sentence

  • У каждого человека есть потребность в любви.

    Every person has a need for love.

    In this sentence, 'потребность' refers to an intrinsic human need or requirement.

  • У меня возникла потребность изучить новый язык.

    I felt a need to learn a new language.

    Here, 'потребность' is used to express a personal and internal desire or urge to do something.

  • Потребность в чистой воде является важной для жизни.

    The need for clean water is essential for life.

    In this usage, 'потребность' denotes a fundamental necessity for survival or well-being.

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