need to know

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This word is spelled "need-to-know" in the sense shown in 2).
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. necesitar saber
I need to know the rules before I can play.Necesito saber las reglas antes que pueda jugar.
b. tener que saber
If you want to be good at Jeopardy, you need to know a lot of trivia.Si quieres ser bueno para Jeopardy, tienes que saber muchas trivialidades.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. confidencial
I am sorry, ma'am, but details pertaining to this case are strictly need-to-know.Lo siento, señora, pero los detalles pertenecientes a este caso son estrictamente confidenciales.
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