verb

erfordern

igényelni

Es bedeutet, dass etwas notwendig ist oder gebraucht wird, damit etwas anderes geschehen kann.

The German word "erfordern" is a verb meaning "to require" or "to necessitate".

  • It is derived from "fordern" (to demand, to require).
  • The prefix "er-" often implies causing or bringing about something.

Similar words:

  • benötigen (to need)
  • verlangen (to demand)
  • brauchen (to need)

Differences:

  • erfordern often implies a formal necessity or condition (e.g., a task or situation requires something).
  • benötigen and brauchen are more general and everyday ways to express "need."
  • verlangen is stronger, more demanding or requesting.

Example:

  • Dieses Projekt erfordert viel Zeit.
    (This project requires a lot of time.)

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Examples

Diese Aufgabe erfordert viel Geduld.verb

Ez a feladat sok türelmet igényel.

Der Beruf erfordert spezielle Kenntnisse.verb

A szakma speciális ismereteket igényel.

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