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 or require something(general)
a.to need something in order to do something or for a purpose
Für das Rezept benötigen Sie frische Kräuter.—You need fresh herbs for the recipe.
b.to require something as necessary
Wir benötigen mehr Zeit für die Vorbereitung.—We require more time for the preparation.
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.
