benötige

Benötige is a German word that translates to "need" or "require" in English. It is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb "benötigen." This verb is commonly used in everyday German to express a requirement or necessity for something. For example, someone might say "Ich benötige Hilfe" which means "I need help." The word "benötigen" implies a more formal or perhaps stronger sense of need compared to the verb "brauchen," which also translates to "need." While both can be used interchangeably in many contexts, "benötigen" often suggests a more specific or essential requirement. It can be applied to tangible items, abstract concepts, or even actions. The past tense is "benötigte," and the perfect tense is formed with "haben" and the past participle "benötigt." Understanding "benötige" is fundamental for constructing basic sentences in German that express a state of requirement or necessity.