Dutch · Verbs & Actions
nodig hebben
to need
Beginnerverb
Definition
To require something as necessary.
Example
Ik heb meer tijd nodig.
I need more time.
Etymology
'Nodig hebben' translates literally to 'to need' in Dutch, where 'nodig' means 'needed' or 'necessary', and 'hebben' means 'to have'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nodig hebben' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken language where expressing necessity is required.