Braucht
Needs
Language note: Singular form of 'brauchen'. Always used with accusative.
Culture note: Essential verb when requesting something is not just wanted but needed.
Context: The captor insists on their needs being met.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Braucht
[brow-cht]
needs
To require something because it is essential or very important.
Er braucht eine Pause.
He needs a break.
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