erfordern
Translation
to require, to demand, to necessitate
Examples
Diese Arbeit erfordert viel Geduld.
This work requires a lot of patience.
Es erfordert Mut, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
It requires courage to tell the truth.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to require sth. This job requires a lot of patience.
Similar Words
benötigen (to need), verlangen (to demand), brauchen (to need)
Etymology
Prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement) + 'fordern' (to demand). It implies demanding something until it is achieved.
Memory Tips
Think of 'erfordern' as a more formal version of 'fordern'. It's not just asking; it's a formal requirement.