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need

need

Meaning of need

English

to require something because it is necessary or important

Русский

испытывать необходимость в чём-либо; требовать чего-либо

need

Pronunciation

British English
/niːd/
American English
/niːd/

need with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом need

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11 сочетаний

Что нужно: помощь, время, деньги

What is needed: help, time, money
need help
нужна помощь

We need help carrying this sofa up the stairs.

Нам нужна помощь, чтобы поднять этот диван по лестнице.

need time
нужно время

I need time to decide whether to accept the offer.

Мне нужно время, чтобы решить, принимать ли предложение.

  • need moneyнужны деньги
  • need a breakнужен перерыв
  • need permissionнужно разрешение
  • need repairsнужен ремонт

Нужно ли, насколько и в каком случае

Whether, how badly and when something is needed
badly need
остро нуждаться

Our old car badly needs new tires before winter.

Перед зимой наша старая машина остро нуждается в новых шинах.

if you need anything
если что-нибудь понадобится

Call me if you need anything while I'm away.

Звони, если что-нибудь понадобится, пока меня не будет.

  • need to knowнужно знать
  • you don't need toне нужно
  • all you need isвсё, что нужно, — это

need usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

I need your help.

Я нуждаюсь в твоей помощи.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The plants need water.

Растения нуждаются в воде.

need synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between need, require, have to, be in need of, demand, must, call for, and lack

🇬🇧English

More formal; needed by rules or conditions.

A2often

ENThis job requires experience.

🇬🇧English

Must do something because of circumstances.

A1very often

ENI have to leave now.

B
🇬🇧English
be in need of

Formal way to say need.

A2rare word

ENThe house is in need of repair.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

To ask forcefully.

B1often

ENThe situation demands action.

🇬🇧English

Expresses obligation.

A2very often

ENYou must wear a seat belt.

C
🇬🇧English
call for

Used when a situation requires something.

often

ENThis recipe calls for three eggs.

🇬🇧English

To not have something needed.

A2often

ENThe team lacks experience.

W
🇬🇧English
want

To wish for, not to require.

A1very often

ENI want a new phone.

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Questions about this word

What does need mean?

to require something because it is necessary or important

How do you pronounce need?

need is pronounced [niːd].

How is need used in a sentence?

Я нуждаюсь в твоей помощи. Translation: I need your help.

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