need

A situation in which something is necessary or must be done.

• There is no need to rush; we have plenty of time.
  Acele etmeye gerek yok; bolca vaktimiz var.
• Is there any need for all this paperwork?
  Bütün bu evrak işlerine gerek var mı?

A strong feeling that you want or must have something.

• Her need for attention was obvious.
  İlgi görme ihtiyacı açıkça belliydi.
• He felt a strong need for sleep.
  Güçlü bir uyku ihtiyacı hissetti.

The things that someone must have in order to live or to do something; usually plural.

• The new flat meets all our needs.
  Yeni daire bütün ihtiyaçlarımızı karşılıyor.
• Food and shelter are basic human needs.
  Yiyecek ve barınak temel insan gereksinimleridir.

A situation in which someone does not have enough money, food or help.

• The charity helps families in need.
  Hayır kurumu sıkıntı içindeki ailelere yardım ediyor.
• My family was always there for me in times of need.
  Sıkıntılı zamanlarımda ailem hep yanımdaydı.