Sehnsucht Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sehnsucht" is used as noun with the meaning of "longing", "yearning" or "nostalgia".

Essential properties of "Sehnsucht"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Sehnsucht
  • Plural: die Sehnsüchte

Meanings of "Sehnsucht" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Deep longing or yearning for something unattainable"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sehnsucht nach der Heimat trieb ihn zurück in sein Dorf.The longing for home drove him back to his village.
  2. Ihre Sehnsucht nach einem besseren Leben war unermesslich.Her yearning for a better life was immeasurable.
  3. Er verspürte eine tiefe Sehnsucht nach vergangenen Zeiten.He felt a deep longing for past times.
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