brauchen

German (Berlin)

/ˈbraʊ̯x(ə)n/

verb-irregular
Definitions
  • to need, to be in need of
  • to need to, to have to (in negation or with the adverb nur (just, only))

Etymology

Inherited from Old High German brūhhan inherited from Proto-Germanic *brūkaną (use, consume, employ, enjoy, make use of) root from Proto-Indo-European *bʰruHg- (enjoy, make use of, have enjoyment of, use, fruit).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰruHg-

Gloss

enjoy, make use of, have enjoyment of, use, fruit

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

果, 実

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