bedürftig

bedürftiger · am bedürftigsten
Based on: be-, Bedarf
Adjective
1.

in need, poor

(By itself it's only used for people, but it's part of a few compounds.)
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  • Der Mann sieht bedürftig aus.
  • The man looks poor, like someone in need.
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The Modal Verb “dürfen” – All You Need to Know

"dürfen" is one of the German modal verbs and its core idea is "having permission". But many of the related words are about a different idea and seem unrelated.

Vocab: duerfen, der Bedarf, bedürftig, das Bedürfnis

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How many meanings does the German word 'bedürftig' have?

bedürftig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. in need, poor.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'bedürftig'?

comparative: bedürftiger / superlative: am bedürftigsten

What is 'bedürftig' related to?

The word 'bedürftig' is related to be- and Bedarf.

Where can I learn more about 'bedürftig'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'bedürftig':

The Modal Verb “dürfen” – All You Need to Know
"dürfen" is one of the German modal verbs and its core idea is "having permission". But many of the related words are about a different idea and seem unrelated.
Vocab: duerfen, der Bedarf, bedürftig, das Bedürfnis
Read article