sehnen
long · long for
Das bedeutet, sich sehr nach etwas oder jemandem zu wünschen oder zu verlangen.
The German word "sehnen" is a verb that means "to yearn for" or "to long for". It describes a deep sense of longing or desire for something or someone. Similar words in German include "verlangen" (to demand or to crave), "wünschen" (to wish), and "herbeisehnen" (to deeply long for something to happen).
"Sehnen" differs from these words as it often conveys an emotional desire or longing, whereas "verlangen" can also be used in a more general sense for demanding something. "Wünschen" is less intense and more about expressing a wish or hope rather than a profound need or yearning.
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Examples
Die Athletin sehnt sich nach dem olympischen Gold.verb
The athlete longs for the Olympic gold.
Sie sehnt sich nach einem entspannten Urlaub.verb
She longs for a relaxing vacation.
Die Sportlerin sehnt sich nach einem Sieg.verb
The athlete longs for a victory.
Ich sehne mich nach einem Urlaub.verb
I long for a vacation.
Wir sehnten uns nach einem echten Zuhause.verb
We longed for a real home.
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