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brauchen

need

Meaning of brauchen

etwas erforderlich haben oder brauchen

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German[ˈbʁaʊ̯xən]
need
brauchen - need
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What's the difference between brauchen / müssen

🇩🇪German
brauchen

Neutral, common synonym meaning to need something or require it.

A1Very Often

Ich benötige Hilfe bei den Hausaufgaben.

Мне нужна помощь с домашним заданием.

🇩🇪German

Not exactly the same as need; it means must or have to. Used when there is necessity or obligation.

A1Very Often

Ich muss heute früh aufstehen.

Мне нужно сегодня рано встать.

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brauchen translation: need. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce brauchen

[ˈbʁaʊ̯xən]

brauchen translation

need

brauchen transcription

[ˈbʁaʊ̯xən]

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brauchen meaning: what does it mean?

etwas erforderlich haben oder brauchen

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