This is the 424th most frequent Indonesian word.
membutuhkan
"To need" or "to require."
Here, 'membutuhkan' is used to express a necessity or requirement for something, specifically 'bantuan' (assistance), as coming from the speaker.
Saya membutuhkan bantuan untuk menyelesaikan tugas ini.
I need assistance to complete this task.
The use of 'membutuhkan' in this case indicates an emotional or social necessity ('teman', which means friend) based on human interaction.
Dia membutuhkan teman untuk berbagi ceritanya.
She/he needs a friend to share her/his stories.
In this example, 'membutuhkan' conveys the requirement for resources ('waktu dan tenaga', means time and effort) needed for the project.