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lust in German

lust in German is Wollust, Lust, Verlangen — lust means a strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.

lust in German

Wollust
noun
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
Lust
noun
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
Verlangen
noun
(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
Begehren
noun
(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
Lust
noun
(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
Freude
noun
(archaic) A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.
begehren
verb
(intransitive, usually in the phrase lust after) To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.
sehnen
verb
(intransitive, usually in the phrase lust after) To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.
verlangen
verb
(intransitive, usually in the phrase lust after) To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

What does "lust" mean?

  1. noun A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
    "Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper."
  2. noun A powerful longing or craving for something, not necessarily sexual.
    "His lust for power drove him to betray his closest allies."
  3. verb To feel a strong desire for someone or something.
    "He lusted after the sports car in the showroom window."

lust in a sentence

  • Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper.
  • His lust for power drove him to betray his closest allies.
  • He lusted after the sports car in the showroom window.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lust" in German?

"lust" in German is Wollust, Lust, Verlangen. lust means: A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.

How do you use "lust" in a sentence?

Example: "Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper." In German, "lust" is Wollust, Lust, Verlangen.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "lust": Wollust, Lust, Verlangen, Begehren, Freude, begehren.

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