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“need” in Dutch

In Dutch, need is hoeven, behoefte, behoeftigheid.

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

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Dutch dictionary entries

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hoeven

hoeven; behoeven; moeten; nodig hebben

Source: FreeDict English–Dutch 0.2

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behoefte

behoefte; nood

Source: FreeDict English–Dutch 0.2

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behoeftigheid

behoeftigheid; pauperisme

Source: FreeDict English–Dutch 0.2

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