needing

word · lemma: need

/ˈnidɪŋ/
NEE-ding
/nˈiːdɪŋ/
NEE-ding

Definition

Used for being in a situation where something is necessary or required. It is the -ing form of 'need' and often appears after verbs like 'be' or in reduced clauses.

Usage & Nuances

Usually appears in patterns like 'be needing' or before an object/clause: 'needing help', 'needing to leave'. 'Need' is often more common than 'be needing' in standard English, but 'be needing' can sound natural in some dialects or when emphasizing a temporary situation. Don't confuse it with 'wanting', which is weaker and more about desire.

Spanish: necesitar - necesitarsePortuguese (BR): precisar - precisar dePortuguese (PT): precisar - necessitar deChinese (Simplified): 需要Chinese (Traditional): 需要Hindi: ज़रूरत होना - चाहिए होनाArabic: يحتاج إلىBengali: প্রয়োজন হচ্ছে - দরকার হচ্ছেRussian: нуждаться (причастие) - испытывать необходимостьJapanese: 必要としているVietnamese: đang cầnKorean: 필요로 하는Turkish: ihtiyaç duyan - gereksinim duyanUrdu: ضرورت مند - حاجت مندIndonesian: sedang membutuhkan

Example Sentences

I am needing more time to finish this.

basic

The baby is needing food now.

basic

Students needing help can stay after class.

basic

I'm needing a break after this week.

natural

Anyone needing a ride, let me know.

natural

We're needing better tools if we want to do this faster.

natural