der Bedarf, -e
need
Es beschreibt, dass man etwas braucht oder haben möchte.
The German word "Bedarf" is a noun meaning "need", "demand", or "requirement".
- It is derived simply as a whole unit (not formed from smaller noun parts except for the root: -darf resembles "darf" from “dürfen” meaning "to be allowed", but that is not relevant here).
- Bedarf expresses the necessity or requirement for something, often used in contexts like economic demand, personal needs, or material requirements.
Similar words:
- "Nachfrage" (demand, mostly economic/market demand)
- "Bedürfnis" (need, often more physiological or emotional)
- "Anforderung" (requirement, usually in specific conditions/tasks)
Difference:
- Bedarf often implies a necessity that has to be fulfilled, a general or quantifiable need.
- Nachfrage refers mainly to market or consumer demand (quantity wanted).
- Bedürfnis is more subjective, a personal or psychological need.
- Anforderung is more about explicit conditions or demands (e.g., job requirements).
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Examples
Der Bedarf an qualifizierten Fachkräften steigt stetig.noun
The need for qualified professionals is steadily increasing.
Bei Bedarf können wir weitere Ressourcen bereitstellen.noun
If needed, we can provide additional resources.
Ein großer Bedarf besteht an neuen Mitarbeitern.noun
There is a great need for new employees.
Manchmal entsteht im Winter ein besonders großer Bedarf an warmen Kleidern.noun
Sometimes in winter there is a particularly great need for warm clothes.
Wie kann der aktuelle Bedarf genauer ermittelt werden?noun
How can the current need be determined more precisely?
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