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
Composed of the prefix 'be-' and 'dürfen', which historically also meant 'to need'. It's a formal verb governing the genitive case.
Memory Tips
Consider it a very formal alternative to 'brauchen'. Its key feature is taking the genitive case, which is uncommon. The structure 'es bedarf + Genitive' is frequently used.