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longing in German

longing in German is Sehnsucht, Sehnen, Verlangen — longing means a strong, often wistful desire for something.

longing in German

Sehnsucht
noun
An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
Sehnen
noun
An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
Verlangen
noun
An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.

What does "longing" mean?

  1. noun A strong, often wistful desire for something.
    "She felt a quiet longing for her childhood home."

longing in a sentence

  • She felt a quiet longing for her childhood home.
  • His letters were filled with longing for his family back home.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "longing" in German?

"longing" in German is Sehnsucht, Sehnen, Verlangen. longing means: A strong, often wistful desire for something.

How do you use "longing" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a quiet longing for her childhood home." In German, "longing" is Sehnsucht, Sehnen, Verlangen.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "longing": Sehnsucht, Sehnen, Verlangen.

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