das Grundbedürfnis
Translation
basic need, fundamental need
Examples
Essen und Trinken sind menschliche Grundbedürfnisse.
Eating and drinking are basic human needs.
Er hilft Menschen bei ihren Grundbedürfnissen.
He helps people with their basic needs.
Grammar Patterns
the basic needs of sb. ((von+3)) the basic needs of sb. The basic needs of the children must be met.
to satisfy the basic needs ((et4)) to satisfy the basic needs We must satisfy the basic needs of the people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Basisbedürfnis, Existenzminimum
Etymology
From 'Grund' (ground, basic) + 'Bedürfnis' (need). Literally 'basic need'.
Memory Tips
Think of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The 'ground' level—food, water, shelter—are the 'Grundbedürfnisse'.