NOUN
Bedürfnis/bəˈdʏʁfnɪs/need; desire; requirement
Bedürfnis is a German noun that means need, desire, or requirement. It is pronounced /bəˈdʏʁfnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Bedürfnisse".
Definitions
1.a physical or psychological necessity(basic need)
a.a fundamental human requirement
Nahrung ist ein grundlegendes Bedürfnis des Menschen.—Food is a basic human need.
2.a strong wish or longing for something(wish; desire)
a.a personal desire or wish
Sie hat das Bedürfnis nach Ruhe.—She has the desire for peace and quiet.
3.something required in a particular situation(requirement)
a.a specific requirement for a situation
Das Bedürfnis nach Sicherheit ist in dieser Gegend besonders groß.—The requirement for safety is particularly high in this area.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Bedürfnis | die Bedürfnisse |
| Genitive | des Bedürfnisses | der Bedürfnisse |
| Dative | dem Bedürfnis | den Bedürfnissen |
| Accusative | das Bedürfnis | die Bedürfnisse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bedürfnis" mean in English?
- "Bedürfnis" means need, desire, or requirement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bedürfnis"?
- "Bedürfnis" is pronounced /bəˈdʏʁfnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bedürfnis" der, die, or das?
- "Bedürfnis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Bedürfnis"?
- The plural of "Bedürfnis" is "Bedürfnisse".
- What part of speech is "Bedürfnis"?
- "Bedürfnis" is a noun in German.
