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hankering in Italian

hankering in Italian is desiderio, esigenza — hankering means a strong craving or longing for something.

hankering in Italian

desiderio
noun
(often, followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
esigenza
noun
(often, followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.

What does "hankering" mean?

  1. noun A strong craving or longing for something.
    ""Some people are fond of a stay-at-home life, but I always had a hankering after adventures.""
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hankering in a sentence

  • "Some people are fond of a stay-at-home life, but I always had a hankering after adventures."
  • I had a sudden hankering for pizza at midnight.

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What is "hankering" in Italian?
"hankering" in Italian is desiderio, esigenza. hankering means: A strong craving or longing for something.
How do you use "hankering" in a sentence?
Example: "I had a sudden hankering for pizza at midnight." In Italian, "hankering" is desiderio, esigenza.
Are there other ways to say "hankering" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "hankering": desiderio, esigenza.
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