noun

der Bedarf, -e

igény

Es beschreibt, dass man etwas braucht oder haben möchte.

The German word "Bedarf" is a noun meaning "need", "demand", or "requirement". It refers to the amount or nature of something that is required or wanted.

  • It comes from "Bedürfnis" (need, desire), but "Bedarf" focuses more on practical or quantified needs.

Similar words:

  • "Notwendigkeit" (necessity)
  • "Anforderung" (requirement, demand)
  • "Nachfrage" (demand, usually in an economic context)

Differences:

  • "Bedarf" is more general and neutral about the need.
  • "Notwendigkeit" emphasizes something essential or unavoidable.
  • "Nachfrage" is specifically demand in economic or market contexts.
  • "Anforderung" focuses on specific demands or criteria to be met.

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Examples

Der Bedarf an qualifizierten Fachkräften steigt stetig.noun

A képzett szakemberek iránti igény folyamatosan nő.

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