English–German

“homesickness” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaɪ̯mveː/

Example

Ich habe das Heimweh.

I'm homesick.

Illustration for Heimweh (homesickness)

How to say “homesickness” in German

“Homesickness” in German is Heimweh.

A person far from home feels a painful pull toward familiar rooms, people, and surroundings.

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

Example sentences with Heimweh

Von Heimweh geplagt, schrieb sie jeden Tag an ihre Familie.

Plagued by homesickness, she wrote to her family every day.

Tips for using Heimweh

  • When a destination is named, Heimweh commonly takes nach plus the dative, as in Heimweh nach der Heimat.

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