Need + اسم مصدر: کارهای خانه و تعمیرات (ماشین نیاز به شستشو دارد)
need + gerund استفاده کن وقتی یه «کار» یا «تعمیر» برای یه چیزی لازمه، مثل The laptop needs fixing.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'need + gerund' to say something needs to be fixed or cleaned without saying who will do it.
- Use it for objects that require maintenance, like 'The car needs washing.'
- The gerund (-ing) acts like a passive infinitive (to be washed).
- The subject is the thing receiving the action, not the person doing it.
مرور کلی
My screen needs cleaning؟ اگه اینطوره، تو الان از یکی از کارآمدترین میانبرها در زبان انگلیسی استفاده کردی.This needs to be fixed وقتی خیلی راحت میتونی بگی This needs fixing؟needs watering. ماشینی که لاستیکش پنچره needs fixing.I need to water the plant. روش دیگه تمرکزش روی خود شیء هست: The plant needs watering.need + gerund. در واقع یه ساختار مجهوله که توی لباس یه جفت فعل ساده قایم شده. تو از فرم -ing استفاده میکنی، اما معنی ۱۰۰٪ مجهوله.The dishes need washing یه حرکت کلاسیک و تیکه دار (passive-aggressive) محسوب میشه. عاقلانه ازش استفاده کن، وگرنه ممکنه ببینی که خودت needing a new place to live.این گرامر چطور کار میکنه
need استفاده میکنیم، بعدش to + شکل ساده فعل میاریم. مثلاً I need to recharge.need to recharge (خودش رو شارژ کنه). اون یه شیء بیجانه.needs recharging. وقتی اون -ing رو میذاری آخرش، معنی برعکس میشه.needs to be recharged. در اصل معادل زبانی اینه که بگی "هی، اینو ببین!
الگوی ساخت
need رو اضافه کن. حواست باشه صرفش کنی! (needs برای مفرد، need برای جمع).
-ing فعل).
The grass will need cutting next week. (چمنها هفته دیگه نیاز به کوتاه کردن دارن). این ساختار ثابت و قابل اطمینانه و مثل اون کسی که ماه پیش توی اپلیکیشن دوستیابی دیدی، گورت رو گم نمیکنه (ghost نمیکنه).
کی استفاده کنیم
it needs brushing.it needs oiling. ما الان برای چیزهای دیجیتالی هم ازش استفاده میکنیم. This app needs updating احتمالاً رایجترین جمله دهه ۲۰۲۰ هست.My portfolio needs expanding. این نشون میده که فعالی و میفهمی چه کاری باید انجام بشه.This place needs tidying یه مودِ کاملاً قابل درکه. فقط یادت باشه: این برای چیزاییه که عمل رو *دریافت* میکنن.I need washing مگه اینکه بخوای مردم فکر کنن یادت رفته چطوری دوش بگیری.
اشتباهات رایج
The car needs to wash. (این یعنی ماشین قراره یه اسفنج برداره و شروع کنه خودشو بسابه. تبدیلشوندگان (Transformers) هنوز واقعی نشدن بچهها.)The car needs washing. یا The car needs to be washed.need هست.The plants need watering. (صبر کن، این یکی درسته اگه 'plants' جمع باشه!)My phone need charging. (نچ. سوم شخص مفرد s میخواد).My phone needs charging.The house needs being cleaned. این یه تصادف گرامریه. ساده نگهش دار: -ing یا to be + past participle. یکی رو انتخاب کن و همونو بچسب. اگه سعی کنی جفتشو با هم بیاری، شبیه یه هوش مصنوعیِ قاطی کرده میشی، و ما که نمیخوایم اونجوری باشیم، نه؟مقایسه با الگوهای مشابه
چرا نمیتونم فقط بگم needs to be done؟ خب، میتونی!The wall needs painting = The wall needs to be painted.painting) یه کم خودمونیتر و مستقیمتره. تو انگلیسی بریتانیایی خیلی رایجه، ولی آمریکاییها هم همیشه برای کارهای خونه و تعمیرات ازش استفاده میکنن.want + -ing پسرعموی عجیبِ این قانونه. تو بعضی لهجهها (مخصوصاً شمال انگلیس یا اسکاتلند)، مردم میگن The baby wants feeding. برای آمریکاییهای شمالی یکم عجیب به نظر میاد، ولی از همون منطق needs پیروی میکنه.require + -ing رو داریم. This situation requires handling with care. این نسخه رسمی و 'کت و شلواریِ' need هست. وقتی ازش استفاده کن که میخوای شبیه یه مدیرعامل یا یه کارآگاه خیلی جدی توی سریالهای نتفلیکس به نظر بیای.سؤالات رایج
ساختار need + -ing رسمیه یا غیررسمی؟
خنثی تا غیررسمی. میتونی با رئیست یا بهترین دوستت ازش استفاده کنی. کلاً خیلی کاربردیه.
میتونم اینو برای آدما استفاده کنم؟
آره، ولی فقط برای موارد 'نگهداری'. The baby needs changing (عوض کردن پوشک) رایجه. You need telling یه روش بریتانیاییه برای اینکه بگن «یکی باید تو رو نصیحت کنه/دعوا کنه».
با هر فعلی کار میکنه؟
اکثراً فعلهایی که شامل یه پروسه یا تغییر باشن. Cleaning, fixing, doing, changing, updating. به اندازه The book needs to be read نمیشنوی که بگن The book needs reading، ولی از نظر گرامری هنوزم اوکیه.
فرق بین I need to wash و I need washing چیه؟
I need to wash یعنی تو قراره چیزی رو بشوری (مثل دستهات). I need washing یعنی تو کثیفی و یکی باید تو رو بندازه تو ماشین لباسشویی. فرقش زیاده! یکی یه عادت سالمه؛ اون یکی یه فریاد کمکخواهیه.
2. Negative Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
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does not need
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doesn't need
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The car doesn't need washing.
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do not need
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don't need
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The windows don't need cleaning.
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did not need
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didn't need
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The lawn didn't need mowing.
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Conjugating 'Need' with a Gerund
| Tense | Subject | Need Form | Gerund (Example) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Present Simple
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The car (it)
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needs
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washing
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Present Simple
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The cars (they)
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need
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washing
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Past Simple
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The car
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needed
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washing
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Present Continuous
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The car
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is needing (rare)
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washing
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Future (Will)
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The car
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will need
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washing
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Present Perfect
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The car
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has needed
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washing
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Modal (Might)
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The car
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might need
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washing
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Meanings
A construction where the verb 'need' is followed by a gerund to express that a task or repair is necessary for the subject. It carries a passive meaning, implying 'Subject needs to be [verb]ed'.
Physical Repairs
Used when an object is broken or malfunctioning and requires a fix.
“The roof needs fixing before winter.”
“My watch needs repairing; it stopped yesterday.”
Cleaning and Maintenance
Used for routine chores like washing, dusting, or tidying.
“The windows really need cleaning.”
“This carpet needs vacuuming.”
Abstract Requirements
Used for non-physical things like ideas, documents, or plans that require improvement.
“This paragraph needs rewriting.”
“The law needs changing to protect citizens.”
Reference Table
| نوع فاعل | ساختار | معنی | مثال |
|---|---|---|---|
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آدم (فاعل)
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need + to + infinitive
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فاعل خودش کار رو انجام میده
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I need to fix the car.
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شیء (مفعول)
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need + gerund (-ing)
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شیء مورد نظر کار رو دریافت میکنه
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The car needs fixing.
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شیء (مفعول رسمیتر)
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need + to be + past participle
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شیء مورد نظر کار رو دریافت میکنه
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The car needs to be fixed.
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دیجیتال/تکنولوژی
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need + -ing
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نیاز به نگهداری/آپدیت
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The app needs updating.
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بهداشت شخصی
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need + -ing
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مراقبت فیزیکی
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Your hair needs cutting.
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خانه/کارهای روزمره
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need + -ing
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نظافت/تعمیرات
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The floor needs mopping.
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طیف رسمیت
The vehicle requires cleaning. (Maintenance)
The car needs to be washed. (Maintenance)
The car needs washing. (Maintenance)
The whip needs a scrub. (Maintenance)
Common Chores using Need + Gerund
Kitchen
- dishes need washing
- floor needs mopping
Garden
- grass needs cutting
- plants need watering
Bedroom
- bed needs making
- clothes need folding
Active vs. Passive Focus
Choosing the Right Form
Is the subject a person doing the work?
Is the subject an object that needs a chore?
مثالها بر اساس سطح
The car needs washing.
The dog needs feeding.
The floor needs cleaning.
The plants need watering.
Does your phone need charging?
The windows don't need cleaning today.
My shoes needed brushing after the walk.
The table needs wiping.
The central heating needs servicing before winter starts.
This application form needs filling out in black ink.
The printer needs fixing again; it's jammed.
Your hair needs cutting; it's getting very long.
The entire marketing strategy needs rethinking from the ground up.
These old files need shredding to comply with data protection laws.
The engine needs tuning to improve fuel efficiency.
The contract needs signing by both parties before Friday.
The underlying assumptions in your thesis need questioning.
The historical monuments in the city center desperately need restoring.
The tax system needs overhauling to address wealth inequality.
This vintage wine needs decanting for at least an hour.
The constitutional framework needs amending to reflect modern societal values.
The company's ethical guidelines need scrutinizing by an independent body.
The intricate clockwork mechanism needs oiling with extreme precision.
The narrative structure of the novel needs tightening to maintain suspense.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use the gerund when they mean they are the ones doing the action.
Learners think they are different rules, but they mean the same thing.
In British English, 'want' can also take a gerund with a passive meaning (e.g., 'The baby wants feeding').
اشتباهات رایج
The car need washing.
The car needs washing.
The car needs wash.
The car needs washing.
I need washing the car.
I need to wash the car.
The car needs to washing.
The car needs washing.
Does the car needs washing?
Does the car need washing?
The windows don't needs cleaning.
The windows don't need cleaning.
The grass needs being cut.
The grass needs cutting.
The report needs to proofread.
The report needs proofreading.
The car needs washed.
The car needs washing.
The house needs a painting.
The house needs painting.
The issue needs addressing to.
The issue needs addressing.
الگوهای جملهسازی
The ___ needs ___ing.
The ___ need ___ing.
Does the ___ need ___ing?
This ___ needs ___ing before ___.
The ___ doesn't really need ___ing yet.
Real World Usage
Hey, the kitchen floor really needs mopping!
The mechanic said the brake pads need replacing.
Your portfolio is great, but your coding skills need sharpening.
The hedges need trimming before the party.
My roots need doing so badly! #hairday
The presentation needs proofreading before the 2 PM call.
The electrical wiring needs updating to meet current safety standards.
Your order details need confirming.
میانبر "کنایهآمیز"
آدم یا شیء؟
I need to wash myself.یا
I need to wash my clothes.
بریتیش در مقابل آمریکایی
The baby wants feeding.(بریتیش)
Smart Tips
Switch it to 'The ... needs fixing' to sound more like a native speaker.
Double-check if they are doing the action. If they are, use 'to + infinitive'.
Use 'needs to be [past participle]' instead of the gerund for a more professional tone.
Use 'needs -ing' to focus on the object, which feels less like you are blaming a person.
تلفظ
Linking 'needs'
When 'needs' is followed by a word starting with a consonant (like 'washing'), the 's' is a /z/ sound and links slightly to the next word.
Gerund Ending
The '-ing' ending should be a soft /ŋ/ sound, not a hard /g/.
Emphasis on the Gerund
The car needs WASHING. ↘
Emphasizes the specific action that is required.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
If it's a THING, use -ING.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a giant, dirty car with a huge price tag on it that says 'WASHING'. The car is the subject, and the tag is the gerund.
Rhyme
When the grass is long and the car is gray, 'Needs cutting' and 'needs washing' is what you say.
Story
A man named Bob lived in a house where everything was broken. He didn't say 'I need to fix the door' because he was too tired. He just pointed and said, 'The door needs fixing,' 'The light needs changing,' and 'The floor needs cleaning.' Eventually, the house fixed itself!
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Look around your room right now. Find three things that are not perfect and say them out loud using 'needs + -ing'. (e.g., 'The desk needs tidying.')
نکات فرهنگی
British speakers use this construction very frequently for almost any minor chore. It sounds very natural and polite.
In these regions, people often say 'The car needs washed' (past participle) instead of 'washing'. While common there, it's non-standard elsewhere.
Similar to Scotland, parts of the US Midwest (like Ohio or Pennsylvania) use 'needs fixed' instead of 'needs fixing'.
The use of the gerund as a passive entity dates back to Middle English, where the distinction between active and passive verbal nouns was less rigid.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Look around your kitchen. What needs doing?
If you bought an old, broken house, what would need fixing first?
Does the education system in your country need changing?
Which parts of your city's infrastructure need overhauling?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
The grass is getting very long; it needs ___.
Choose the right way to say the car is dirty:
Find and fix the mistake:
My computer needs to update before I can start the game.
Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesThe windows are very dirty; they need ___ (clean).
Select the correct option:
Find and fix the mistake:
The plants needs watering every day.
Someone needs to fix the roof.
'Need + gerund' has a passive meaning.
A: Why are you walking to work? B: My bike ___.
Select all that apply:
Match the following:
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesThese files are messy; they need ___.
The kitchen floor need mopping.
updating / software / really / this / needs
Die Fenster müssen geputzt werden.
Which one sounds like a native speaker?
Match the items:
Does this document need ___ by the boss?
The walls need to be painting.
reordering / your / needs / room / really
Identify the active sentence:
Score: /10
سوالات متداول (8)
Yes, but it still has a passive meaning. 'I need washing' means someone needs to wash you (like a baby or a patient). If you want to say you need to take a shower, say 'I need to wash.'
No. You must use the gerund `washing` or the noun `a wash`. You cannot use the base verb `wash` alone.
There is no difference in meaning. `Needs washing` is more common in casual, spoken English. `Needs to be washed` is more formal.
Yes! 'The car needed washing yesterday.' Just conjugate 'need' into the past tense.
Yes, it is very common in both American and British English, though British English uses it slightly more frequently for small household tasks.
In British English, yes: 'The car wants washing.' In American English, this sounds very strange and is usually avoided.
Yes. 'This law needs changing' or 'Your attitude needs adjusting.' It works for anything that requires a change or improvement.
Because the subject (the car) is not doing the action (washing). The action is being done TO the subject.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
Necesita ser + participio / Necesita + infinitivo
Spanish requires a passive construction or a reflexive, whereas English uses the gerund.
Avoir besoin d'être + participe passé
French cannot use the '-ant' (gerund) form for this purpose.
Muss ... werden
German uses a modal verb and a passive construction instead of a gerund.
~te morau / ~hitsuyo ga aru
Japanese uses nouns or complex verb endings to show necessity.
Yahtaj ila + Masdar
The Arabic Masdar is a noun, while the English gerund functions more like a verb here.
Xuyao + Verb
Chinese lacks the '-ing' suffix but shares the 'Object + Need + Action' logic.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
ویدیوهای مرتبط
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GERUND (-ing) or INFINITIVE (to) - When & How to Use them! (+ Free PDF & Quiz)
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