Demand Meaning in English
word
/dɪˈmænd/
di-MAND
/dɪmˈɑːnd/
di-MAHND
Definition
As a noun, it means a strong need or desire for something, especially in business or the market. As a verb, it means to ask for something firmly, as if you expect or require it.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in business: 'high demand', 'meet demand', 'customer demand'. As a verb, 'demand' is stronger and more forceful than 'ask for' or 'request'. It can sound formal, serious, or angry depending on context.
Spanish: demanda - exigirPortuguese (BR): demanda - exigirPortuguese (PT): procura - exigirChinese (Simplified): 需求 - 要求Chinese (Traditional): 需求 - 要求Hindi: मांग - माँग करनाArabic: طلب - يطالبBengali: চাহিদা - দাবিRussian: спрос - требоватьJapanese: 需要 - 要求するVietnamese: nhu cầu - yêu cầuKorean: 수요 - 요구하다Turkish: talep - talep etmekUrdu: طلب - مطالبہIndonesian: permintaan - menuntut
Example Sentences
I’m not asking — I demand an explanation.
natural
With summer coming, electricity demand usually goes up.
natural
There is a high demand for clean water.
basic
The workers demanded better pay.
basic
This phone is in demand right now.
basic
Customers are demanding faster delivery these days.
natural