verb
verlangen
követelni · követel
Das ist, wenn man etwas sehr stark möchte oder braucht.
The German word "verlangen" is a verb meaning "to demand," "to require," or "to request." It is not composed of smaller root words in a transparent way (unlike some compounds), but derives from Middle High German * verlangen*, related to langen (to reach).
Similar words include:
- fordern (to demand, claim)
- bitten (to ask, request politely)
- erwarten (to expect)
Differences:
- verlangen and fordern both mean to demand, but fordern is often stronger or more formal, sometimes legal.
- bitten is softer, a polite request rather than a firm demand.
- erwarten refers to expecting something rather than actively asking for it.
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Examples
Er verlangt einen höheren Lohn.verb
Magasabb bért követel.
Wir verlangen eine korrekte Erklärung.verb
Mi helytálló magyarázatot követelünk.
Ich verlange nichts von dir.verb
Én semmit sem követelek tőled.
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