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 something; to require something(necessity)
a.to have a need for something, often in formal or written German
Für dieses Projekt benötigen wir mehr Zeit.—For this project, we need more time.
b.to require (in technical, bureaucratic, or official contexts)
Zur Anmeldung benötigen Sie einen Ausweis.—For registration, you require an ID.
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.
