Sehnsucht
longing
deep missing feeling
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Sehnsucht with Russian translation
Sehnsucht usage examples
На расстоянии у него росла тоска по дому.
In der Ferne wuchs seine Sehnsucht nach Hause.
Она говорила о своей семье с тоской.
Sie sprach mit Sehnsucht von ihrer Familie.
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Sehnsucht belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Sehnsucht synonyms
What's the difference between Sehnsucht / Wunsch / Begehren / Begierde / Nostalgie
A wish or desire for something; usually weaker and more neutral than 'Sehnsucht'.
A strong, often passionate desire; can sound more literary or intense, sometimes with a physical undertone.
A strong passion or lust; often has a more bodily, impulsive, or negative tone.
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How to pronounce Sehnsucht and what this word means
Sehnsucht means longing. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Sehnsucht
[ˈzeːnzuxt]
Sehnsucht translation
longing
Sehnsucht examples
In der Ferne wuchs seine Sehnsucht nach Hause.
Sehnsucht transcription
[ˈzeːnzuxt]
Questions about this word
Sehnsucht meaning: what does it mean?
tiefe, schmerzhafte Sehnsucht nach etwas Fehlendem
Sehnsucht pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Sehnsucht is pronounced as [ˈzeːnzuxt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Sehnsucht definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
In der Ferne wuchs seine Sehnsucht nach Hause. Translation: На расстоянии у него росла тоска по дому.
Is Sehnsucht part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, Sehnsucht (longing) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Sehnsucht part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, Sehnsucht (longing) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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