brauchen — to need, to require in German
verbA1
Pronunciation
/ˈbrauxn̩/
Quick Facts
Level
A1
Frequency
100/100
Source Rank
#223
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Example Sentences
Ich brauche Hilfe.
I need help.
Was brauchst du?
What do you need?
Conjugation
Perfect: haben + gebraucht
| Pronoun | Present | Past |
|---|---|---|
| ich | brauche | brauchte |
| du | brauchst | brauchtest |
| er/sie/es | braucht | brauchte |
| wir | brauchen | brauchten |
| ihr | braucht | brauchtet |
| sie/Sie | brauchen | brauchten |
Synonyms
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