Swedish Word of the Day
behöva
be-HÖ-va • verb — 8th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to need; to require something
Examples
- Jag behöver mer tid.
(I need more time.) - Du behöver inte oroa dig.
(You do not need to worry.) - Vi behöver hjälp med projektet.
(We need help with the project.)
Synonyms
- mångla
- fordra
- kräva
Behöva is a very common verb in everyday Swedish. It is used when you need something, need to do something, or when something is necessary. It often appears with another verb in the form 'behöver + infinitive' or with a noun.
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