Russian · Verbs & Actions

Нужно

nuzhno

It is necessary / I need

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Definition

Used to express necessity or need. A common impersonal construction.

Example

Мне нужно купить продукты.

I need to buy groceries.

Etymology

The term 'нужно' (nuzhno) originates from the word 'нужный' (nuzhny), which means necessary or needed. It highlights the essential nature of obligations and needs in human interactions.

How & Where It’s Used

'Нужно' is typically used in spoken and written forms, prevalent in formal requests and discussions around necessity, and can also be found in casual conversation.

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