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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.
    "I had a sudden hankering for pizza at midnight."

hankering in a sentence

  • I had a sudden hankering for pizza at midnight.
  • She's always had a hankering to travel to Japan.

Similar words in Italian

yen

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

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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