in Deinem Fall

der Unterschied zwischen "need" und needs" liegt mMn. in der Natur des Gebrauchten/Bedarfs. "Need" hat einen etwas dringlicheren Ton: there's a need for more books for underprivileged students, e.g. "Needs" liegt eher auf der Ebene von "requirements": Does the school district have enough money to cover the needs/requirements of underprivileged students?

So sehe ich das zumindest.

Schließe mich den Dude an

thanx

I agree. "Need" is a basic, essential necessity for something vital.
"Needs" are requirements, desires or demands which may be vital, but not exclusively.

Really, Whoh

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