надо

This is the 131st most frequent Russian word.

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надо

"Надо" means "it is necessary" or "one must."


Here, 'надо' is used to indicate necessity or obligation.

Мне надо купить хлеб.

I need to buy bread.


In this sentence, 'надо' conveys a recommendation or suggestion.

Тебе надо почитать эту книгу.

You should read this book.


This usage of 'надо' states a lack of necessity for an action.

Ему не надо вставать рано.

He doesn't need to get up early.