verb

yearn

sehnen · sich sehnen

To feel a strong and deep desire for something, often wishing you could have it or be with it.

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Examples

They yearn for adventure beyond the horizon.verb

Sie sehnen sich nach Abenteuer jenseits des Horizonts.

She yearned to return to her peaceful hometown.verb

Sie sehnte sich danach, in ihre friedliche Heimatstadt zurückzukehren.

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