Italian · Common Verbs
avere bisogno
to need
Beginnerverb
Definition
To require something as necessary or important.
Example
Ho bisogno di aiuto con i compiti.
I need help with my homework.
Etymology
'Avere bisogno' literally translates to 'to have need' in Italian and comes from the Latin 'habere' and 'necessitas'. This phrase emphasizes necessity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Avere bisogno' is used in both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written Italian, typically discussing needs and requirements.