bedürfen
Translation
to require, to need, to be in need of
Examples
Diese Angelegenheit bedarf einer Klärung.
This matter requires clarification.
Er bedarf unserer Hilfe.
He is in need of our help.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.gen)) to require sth. This matter requires clarification.
Similar Words
brauchen (to need), benötigen (to require), erfordern (to demand)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'dürfen', which historically also meant 'to need'. It's a formal verb that takes the genitive case.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a very formal version of 'brauchen'. Remember its rare usage with the genitive case. The phrase 'es bedarf + Genitive' is common.