VERB
benötigen/bəˈnøːtɪɡn̩/to need; to require
benötigen is a German verb that means to need or to require. It is pronounced /bəˈnøːtɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "benötigte" and the past participle is "benötigt".
Definitions
1.to need; to require (to have need of something)(necessity, requirement)
a.to need something for a particular purpose
Ich benötige noch etwas Zeit, um die Aufgabe zu erledigen.—I still need some time to finish the task.
b.to require as necessary (more formal than 'brauchen')
Für diese Anmeldung benötigen Sie Ihren Ausweis.—You require your ID for this registration.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | benötigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | benötige |
| Present (du) | benötigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | benötigt |
| Preterite (ich) | benötigte |
| Participle II | benötigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | benötigte |
| Imperative (singular) | benötige |
| Imperative (plural) | benötigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "benötigen" mean in English?
- "benötigen" means to need or to require. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "benötigen"?
- "benötigen" is pronounced /bəˈnøːtɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "benötigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "benötigen" is "benötigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "benötigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "benötigen" becomes "benötigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "benötigen"?
- "benötigen" is a verb in German.
