das Begehren, –
desire
Es ist ein starkes Gefühl, etwas sehr haben oder erleben zu wollen.
The German word "Begehren" is a noun that translates to "desire" or "longing" in English. It is derived from the verb "begehren," which means "to desire" or "to covet." "Begehren" often conveys a strong or intense feeling of wanting something, whether it be tangible or abstract.
Words with similar meanings include "Wunsch" (wish), "Verlangen" (craving), and "Sehnsucht" (yearning).
The difference lies in the intensity and context: "Begehren" often implies a deeper or more passionate desire, whereas "Wunsch" may simply denote a wishful thought. "Verlangen" can suggest a pressing or urgent desire, while "Sehnsucht" typically refers to a poignant longing, often for something unattainable or lost.
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Examples
Dein Begehren ist unklar.noun
Your desire is unclear.
Ihr Begehren bleibt unbeachtet.noun
Her desire remains unnoticed.
Das Begehren nach Ruhe wird immer größer.noun
The desire for peace is growing stronger.
Ein starkes Begehren treibt ihn jeden Tag an.noun
A strong desire drives him every day.
Ein starkes Begehren treibt ihn an.noun
A strong desire drives him.
Sein Begehren nach Wissen wächst stetig.noun
His desire for knowledge is steadily growing.
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