“need” in Akha

Meaning in English

1. (noun) the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. (noun) anything that is necessary but lacking 3. (noun) a condition requiring relief 4. (noun) a state of extreme poverty or destitution 5. (verb) have need of 6. (verb) have or feel a need for 7. (verb) require as useful, just, or proper

Definition: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0)