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Verlangen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Verlangen" is mainly used as verb meaning "demand", "require" or "ask for". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Verlangen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: verlangen
- Simple past: verlangte
- Participle: verlangt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Verlangen
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Verlangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To demand or require something"
"Verlangen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To demand or require something insistently or with authority."
- Translation(s): demand, require, ask for
- Synonym(s): fordern, beanspruchen, einfordern
- Antonym(s): ablehnen, verweigern
- Related word(s): Forderung, Anspruch, Verlangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Chef verlangt pünktliche Anwesenheit im Büro.
- Die Kunden verlangen eine Rückerstattung für das defekte Produkt.
- Die Eltern verlangen von ihren Kindern, dass sie ihre Hausaufgaben machen.
2.) "To intensely desire or long for something"
"Verlangen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To intensely desire or long for something."
- Translation(s): long for, crave, desire, yearn for
- Synonym(s): sich sehnen nach, Begehren, Ersehnen
- Antonym(s): Ablehnen, Verzichten
- Related word(s): Sehnsucht, Begierde, Verlangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er verlangt nach Anerkennung und Respekt.
- Sie verlangt danach, ihre Familie wiederzusehen.
- Wir verlangen nach einem erholsamen Urlaub.
3.) "An intense desire or longing"
"Verlangen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Intense desire or longing for something."
- Translation(s): desire, longing, craving, yearning
- Synonym(s): Begehren, Sehnsucht, Wunsch
- Antonym(s): Gleichgültigkeit
- Related word(s): verlangen, begehren, wünschen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein Verlangen nach Erfolg treibt ihn an.
- Das Verlangen nach Freiheit war in der Bevölkerung stark.
- Ihr Verlangen nach Süßigkeiten war unwiderstehlich.