erfordern
Translation
to require, to demand, to necessitate
Examples
Diese Arbeit erfordert viel Geduld.
This work requires a lot of patience.
Das Gesetz erfordert eine Genehmigung.
The law requires a permit.
Die Situation erfordert schnelles Handeln.
The situation demands swift action.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to require sth. This task requires concentration.
Similar Words
benötigen, verlangen, brauchen
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' + 'fordern' (to demand). It's an intensified version of 'fordern', implying a strong necessity.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more formal and stronger version of 'brauchen' (to need) or 'verlangen' (to demand). It's about what a situation or task objectively requires.