der Bedarf
Translation
needs, requirements, demands, necessities
Examples
Die Bedarfe der Kunden sind unterschiedlich.
The customers' needs are different.
Wir analysieren die Bedarfe für das neue Projekt.
We are analyzing the requirements for the new project.
Die Firma deckt die Bedarfe des Marktes.
The company covers the demands of the market.
Grammar Patterns
Bedarf ((an+3)) demand/need for (sth.) There is a great demand for qualified workers.
den Bedarf ((an+3)) decken to meet/cover the demand for (sth.) Production cannot meet the demand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Notwendigkeit (necessity), die Anforderung (requirement), die Nachfrage (demand); Antonyms: der Überfluss (surplus)
Etymology
Related to the verb `dürfen` (to be allowed, to need). The `be-` prefix combined with `darf` (a form of `dürfen`) signifies a state of needing something.
Memory Tips
Think of it as what one 'dares' to ask for because they need it, linking it to the sound of `darf`.