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“desire” in German

German

AlsoBock

Pronunciation

IPA/lʊst/

Example

Ich habe momentan keine Lust zu kochen.

I don't feel like cooking at the moment.

Illustration for Lust (desire)

How to say “desire” in German

“Desire” in German is Lust.

A pleasant pull that turns attraction into a wish to enjoy something or do something enjoyable.

Full entry for Lust: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Lust

Nach dem langen Tag habe ich trotzdem Lust auf Musik.

After the long day, I still feel like listening to music.

Tips for using Lust

  • With a noun, Lust takes auf plus the accusative, while an activity normally follows zu plus an infinitive.

Other German words for “desire”

2

Bock

masculine noundesire

Ich habe heute keinen Bock.

I don't feel like doing anything today.

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