wistful in German
wistful in German is wehmütig, sehnsuchtsvoll, nostalgisch — wistful means filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
wistful in German
wehmütig
Full of longing or yearning.
sehnsuchtsvoll
Full of longing or yearning.
nostalgisch
Full of longing or yearning.
melancholisch
Sad and thoughtful.
schwermütig
Sad and thoughtful.
What does "wistful" mean?
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adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
"She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs."
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wistful in a sentence
- She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs.
- He spoke in a wistful tone about his childhood home.
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What is "wistful" in German?
"wistful" in German is wehmütig, sehnsuchtsvoll, nostalgisch. wistful means: Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs." In German, "wistful" is wehmütig, sehnsuchtsvoll, nostalgisch.
Are there other ways to say "wistful" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "wistful": wehmütig, sehnsuchtsvoll, nostalgisch, melancholisch, schwermütig.
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