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need for action
The necessity to become active and take measures in order to solve a problem or improve a situation. A term often used in formal, political, or business contexts.
Der Klimawandel erzeugt dringenden Handlungsbedarf auf globaler Ebene.
Climate change creates an urgent need for action at the global level.
The word is made up of 'Handlung' (action) and 'Bedarf' (need). So it literally describes the 'need' or necessity for an 'action'.
Nach der Analyse der Ergebnisse sahen alle den klaren Handlungsbedarf.
After analyzing the results, everyone saw the clear need for action.
'Handlungsbedarf' (need for action) is a typical word used in administrative, political, and business language. It is rarely used in normal everyday life.
In der Sitzung wurde der Handlungsbedarf im Bereich Digitalisierung diskutiert.
In the meeting, the need for action in the area of digitalization was discussed.
'Handlungsbedarf' (need for action) is frequently used with the verbs 'bestehen' (to exist) or 'sehen' (to see). The adjective 'dringend' (urgent) intensifies the necessity.
Bei diesem Thema besteht dringender Handlungsbedarf.
There is an urgent need for action on this issue.
need
'der Bedarf' and 'der Handlungsbedarf' both have to do with something being necessary. 'Bedarf' is more general: someone needs an item, an amount, or support. 'Handlungsbedarf' is more specific and means that someone has to take action because there is a problem or a task. The word often sounds somewhat more formal and fits well in work, politics, or planning. They can be confused because both words contain 'Bedarf'. As a simple guide: 'Bedarf' asks what is needed; 'Handlungsbedarf' asks whether something needs to be done.
Nach dem Unfall sieht die Firma sofort Handlungsbedarf bei der Sicherheit.
After the accident, the company immediately sees a need for action on safety.
Vor dem Kurs prüft Clara den Bedarf an zusätzlichen Büchern.
Before the course, Clara checks the need for additional books.