behövas

Behövas is a Swedish verb that translates to "to be needed" or "to be necessary." It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The verb is often used in constructions where something is required or essential.

For example, "Pengar behövs" means "Money is needed." This sentence indicates a general requirement for money. Another common usage is in phrases expressing a personal need, such as "Jag behöver hjälp," which translates to "I need help." In this case, the subject is "Jag" (I), and "hjälp" (help) is the thing that is needed.

The verb "behövas" is particularly useful for expressing a lack or a requirement. It can be used in both positive and negative statements. For instance, "Ingen hjälp behövs" means "No help is needed." This is a straightforward negation of the requirement.

The conjugation of "behövas" follows the pattern of many other Swedish verbs. In the present tense, it is "behövs." In the past tense, it is "behövdes," meaning "was needed." The perfect tense uses the auxiliary verb "ha" (to have) followed by the supine form "behövts," as in "Det har behövts mycket ansträngning" ("A lot of effort has been needed"). The future tense is typically formed using "komma att" (will) or "ska" (shall/will) followed by the infinitive "behövas."