verb
to need, to require
B1
Benötigen means 'to need' or 'to require'. It's a regular weak verb using haben as auxiliary (Perfekt: hat benötigt). Non‑reflexive and transitive: benötigt + accusative object. Imperative and conjugations are regular. Not separable; participle: benötigt. Use when more formal or stronger than brauchen.
Examples
Ich benötige mehr Zeit, um die Aufgabe zu beenden.
I need more time to finish the task.
Ich benötige deine Hilfe.
I need your help.
Er benötigte dringend Geld.
He urgently needed money.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a checklist with a big red stamp 'benötigt' (required) across items.
Sounds like 'be-NOE-tigen' — imagine saying 'no' when you don't need something.
Notes
benötigen is a more formal synonym of brauchen/ benötigen can be used in written and formal spoken German.