brauchen
Translation
to need, to require, to use
Examples
Du brauchst einen neuen Computer.
You need a new computer.
Du brauchst nicht zu warten.
You don't need to wait.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to need sth. Du brauchst einen Stift.
nicht zu + infinitive not to have to do sth. Du brauchst nicht zu warten.
Similar Words
benötigen (to require)
Etymology
From Old High German 'brūhhan' (to use, enjoy). Related to the English word 'brook' (to tolerate).
Memory Tips
'Brauchen' most commonly means 'to need'. The 'au' sound is like 'ow' in the English word 'now'.