Swedish Word of the Day
behöver
be-HÖ-ver • verb — 3rd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to need; to require
Examples
- Jag behöver en paus.
(I need a break.) - Behöver du hjälp med väskan?
(Do you need help with the bag?) - Vi behöver köpa mjölk innan affären stänger.
(We need to buy milk before the store closes.)
Synonyms
- vara i behov av
- kräva
Behöver is the common verb used to express necessity or requirement. It is used like 'need' in English and is often followed by an object or an infinitive (e.g., 'behöver göra' = 'need to do'). For stronger obligation use 'måste', and for formal requirements 'kräva' can be used.
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