English–German

“needy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈdʏɐ̯ftɪç/

Example

Viele bedürftige Familien brauchen Hilfe.

Many needy families need assistance.

Illustration for bedürftig (needy)

How to say “needy” in German

“Needy” in German is bedürftig.

An empty cupboard and an open hand receiving help.

Full entry for bedürftig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bedürftig

Die Tafel verteilt regelmäßig Lebensmittel an bedürftige Familien.

The food bank regularly distributes food to needy families.

Tips for using bedürftig

  • The adjective commonly appears in bedürftig sein, while the capitalized noun die Bedürftigen means people in need.

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