behövande

Swedish

Etymology

present participle of behöva (“need”), "needing"

Adjective

behövande (not comparable)

1. in need (lacking basic necessities, etc.)
2. (nominalized) a person in need

   Soppköket serverar mat till behövande

   The soup kitchen serves food to those in need

See also

• nödställd

Participle

behövande

1. present participle of behöva

References

• behövande in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• behövande in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• behövande in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)