Italian Expression · Intermediate
avere bisogno di
to need
Pronunciation: ah-VEH-reh bee-ZOH-nyoh DEE
Meaning
To require something because it is essential or very important.
Example
Ho bisogno di un caffè forte stamattina.
I need a strong coffee this morning.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice avere bisogno di out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.