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Entbehren Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Entbehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lack", "to be without" or "to miss".
Essential properties of "entbehren"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: entbehren
- Simple past: entbehrte
- Participle: entbehrt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "entbehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To lack or be without something essential or wanted"
- Definition: "To lack something necessary or desired."
- Translation(s): to lack, to be without, to miss, to do without
- Synonym(s): vermissen, mangeln
- Antonym(s): haben, besitzen
- Related word(s): Mangel, Bedürfnis
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann das Auto nicht entbehren.
- Er musste lange Zeit viele Annehmlichkeiten entbehren.
- Wir entbehren jeglicher Unterstützung in dieser Angelegenheit.
2.) "To live without something that is not essential"
- Definition: "To live without something that can be dispensed with."
- Translation(s): to do without, to dispense with, to forgo
- Synonym(s): verzichten, entbehren
- Antonym(s): benötigen, brauchen
- Related word(s): Verzicht, Entsagung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir können den Luxus leicht entbehren.
- Sie entbehrt den täglichen Kaffee ohne Probleme.
- Manche Menschen entbehren moderne Technologien bewusst.