ik heb nodig
The Dutch phrase for "I need" is ik heb nodig.
The phrase ik heb nodig is used to express that something is required or necessary.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying ik nodig by translating the English structure directly. Instead, use the Dutch construction ik heb nodig (literally "I have need").
Did you know?
- While ik heb nodig is standard, Dutch speakers often use the word moeten (must) to express a need, such as saying 'I must go' when they actually mean 'I need to go'.
- The Dutch word nodig is a direct linguistic cousin to the English word 'needy', both sharing a common Proto-Germanic ancestor.
- The structure of ik heb nodig can be split in a sentence, often placing nodig at the very end of a long phrase, far away from the word heb.
Examples in context
- Ik heb nodig dat je naar huis gaat.I need you to go home.This example shows how to use ik heb nodig to express a requirement for someone to perform an action.Tatoeba #6218629 by megamanenm, translation #1887593 by CK
- Ik heb een nieuwe pen nodig.I need a new pen.
- Ik heb behoefte aan uw hulp.I need your assistance.
- Ik heb echt een pauze nodig.I really need a break.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ik, nodig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
