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yearn in Russian

yearn in Russian is жа́ждать, скуча́ть, стреми́ться — yearn means to have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.

yearn in Russian

жа́ждать
verb
Pronounced: zhazhdat
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
скуча́ть
verb
Pronounced: skuchat
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
стреми́ться
verb
Pronounced: stremitsya
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
тоскова́ть
verb
Pronounced: toskovat
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
тужи́ть
verb
Pronounced: tuzhit
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

What does "yearn" mean?

  1. verb To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
    "She yearned to see her family again after years abroad."

yearn in a sentence

  • She yearned to see her family again after years abroad.
  • He yearned for the simpler life he'd left behind.

Common Russian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "yearn" in Russian?

"yearn" in Russian is жа́ждать, скуча́ть, стреми́ться. yearn means: To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.

How do you pronounce жа́ждать?

"yearn" in Russian is жа́ждать, pronounced "zhazhdat".

How do you use "yearn" in a sentence?

Example: "She yearned to see her family again after years abroad." In Russian, "yearn" is жа́ждать, скуча́ть, стреми́ться.

Are there other ways to say "yearn" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "yearn": жа́ждать, скуча́ть, стреми́ться, тоскова́ть, тужи́ть.

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