potrzebować

Definitions

1. 1.
   to need (to want strongly; to feel that one must have something) [with genitive or (proscribed) accusative] or

   • Potrzebuję twojej pomocy.

     I need your help.

   • Potrzebujemy kupić mąkę i mleko do ciasta.

     We need to buy flour and milk for the cake/dough.

2. 2.
   to need (to have an absolute requirement for) [with genitive or (proscribed) accusative]

   • Rośliny potrzebują słońca do życia.

     Plants need sunlight to live.

3. 3.
   to need each other (to want one-to-one contact or mutual support as necessary in a given situation)

   • Kiedyś byli sobie bliscy. Potrzebowali się i pragnęli.

     They used to be close to each other. They needed and wanted each other.

4. 4.
   to need each other (to not be able to function properly one without the other)

   • Uniwersytet i teologia wzajemnie się potrzebują.

     University and theology need each other.

5. 5.
   colloquialto need, to have to (to be obliged or required to do something)

   • Nie potrzebujesz nic więcej dodawać, to się rozumie samo przez się.

     You don't need to add anything more, it goes without saying.

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