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crave in German

crave in German is begehren, erbitten, erflehen — crave means to have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.

crave in German

begehren
verb
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
erbitten
verb
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
erflehen
verb
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
sehnen
verb
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
erbitten
verb
(transitive, archaic, or, literary) To ask for earnestly; to beg or demand, as from a figure of authority.
erflehen
verb
(transitive, archaic, or, literary) To ask for earnestly; to beg or demand, as from a figure of authority.

What does "crave" mean?

  1. verb To have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
    "She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy."
  2. verb Formal: to ask for something earnestly, especially from someone with authority.
    "The petitioner craved the court's indulgence for a short delay."

crave in a sentence

  • She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy.
  • After months alone, he craved conversation with another person.
  • The petitioner craved the court's indulgence for a short delay.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "crave" in German?

"crave" in German is begehren, erbitten, erflehen. crave means: To have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.

How do you use "crave" in a sentence?

Example: "She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy." In German, "crave" is begehren, erbitten, erflehen.

Are there other ways to say "crave" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "crave": begehren, erbitten, erflehen, sehnen.

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