Definition

behov translates to need in English.

Example sentence

Det er et stort behov for lærere.

Uses behov in a typical abstract context.

How to use this word

behov means "need" in Norwegian. It's a abstract word commonly used in everyday Norwegian. You'll see behov in conversations about abstract, in textbooks, and in short phrases you'll hear in Norway. As a B1-level word in the CEFR scale, it's one of the first you should learn — master behov early and dozens of related sentences become instantly easier to follow.