Need to Meaning in English
expression
ˈnid/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
NEED-tuh, NEED-ta, NEED-ti
nˈiːd/ /tˈuː
NEED-too
Definição
Used to express that something is necessary or required. It shows an obligation, requirement, or strong necessity to do something.
Uso & Nuances
"Need to" is commonly used before verbs to show necessity ("need to go"). It is more formal than "have to" and less urgent than "must". It can refer to obligations, advice, or requirements.
Spanish: necesitar - tener quePortuguese (BR): precisar - precisar de - ter quePortuguese (PT): precisar - ter de - necessitarChinese (Simplified): 需要Chinese (Traditional): 需要Hindi: ज़रूरत हैArabic: يحتاج إلى - يجب أنBengali: প্রয়োজন - দরকারRussian: нужно - необходимоJapanese: 必要がある - する必要があるVietnamese: cần phảiKorean: 해야 한다 - 필요하다Turkish: -meli/-malı - gerekUrdu: ضرورت ہے - چاہیےIndonesian: perlu - harus
Frases de Exemplo
You need to finish your homework.
basic
I need to buy some milk.
basic
We need to talk.
basic
Do you need to leave now, or can you stay a bit longer?
natural
If you need to, just let me know and I'll help.
natural
You really need to see this movie—it's amazing!
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