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brauchen (v.t)
   to need, require; take (time)
Principal Parts: (reg. verb) brauchen, brauchte, gebraucht

Er braucht neue Kleider.
He needs new clothes.
Normalerweise brauchen wir eine Stunde dafür.
Normally we need an hour for that.
Es braucht alles seine Zeit
Everything takes time.

Related Words:
der Brauch custom, tradition
brauchbar useable, of use, suitable
gebrauchen to use, make use of

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