Noun
der Bedarf
Pronunciation: /bəˈdaʁf/
need (that which is desired or required)
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plural Bedarfe
Meanings
Noun
- need (that which is desired or required)
- demand (amount of input that is required for something to function)
Example sentence
Bei Bedarf dürfen Sie mich gerne wieder anrufen.
If need be, you may call me again.
Word forms
singular
der Bedarf
plural
die Bedarfe
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Bedarf
Accusativeden Bedarf
Dativedem Bedarf
Genitivedes Bedarfs
Plural
Nominativedie Bedarfe
Accusativedie Bedarfe
Dativeden Bedarfen
Genitiveder Bedarfe
Usage
- Bedarf an etwas — The thing needed follows an plus dative.
- bei Bedarf — A fixed expression meaning if needed or as required.
Es besteht Bedarf an zusätzlichen Fahrradständern.
There is a need for additional bicycle racks.