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kaipaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hankering noun A strong craving or longing for something.
  • longing noun A strong, often wistful desire for something.
  • yearning noun A deep, wistful longing for something.

Senses

kaipaus is used for these senses in English:

  • hankering (often, followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
  • longing An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
  • yearning A wistful or melancholy longing.

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