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need in Malay

keperluan

/niːd//nid/

need in Malay: keperluan, perlu, memerlukan. In English, need means a requirement for something; something needed.

Malay words for need

something required
keperluan
to have an absolute requirement for
perlu
to want strongly
memerlukan

English meaning of need

  1. noun A requirement for something; something needed.
  2. noun A desire or craving for the satisfaction of a requirement perceived as essential or primal.
  3. noun Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
  4. verb To have an absolute requirement for.

Full definition of need

need in a sentence

  • There's no need to speculate; we can easily find out for sure.
  • She grew irritated with his constant need for attention.
  • Our instant needs are not being met.

Synonyms of need

All synonyms of need

need in other languages

Questions about need in Malay

What is the meaning of need in Malay?
Need in Malay is keperluan, perlu, memerlukan.
Apakah maksud need dalam bahasa Melayu?
Need: keperluan, perlu, memerlukan.
What does need mean in English?
Need means a requirement for something; something needed.

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