English–German
“longing” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzeːnˌzʊxt/
Example
Ich empfinde eine tiefe Sehnsucht nach meiner Heimat.
I feel a deep longing for my homeland.
How to say “longing” in German
“Longing” in German is Sehnsucht.
A painful inner pull draws someone toward an absent person, home, or hoped-for future.
Example sentences with Sehnsucht
Er sprach über seine Pläne, doch begleitete ihn eine leise Sehnsucht nach dem Vertrauten.
He spoke about his plans, but a quiet longing for the familiar accompanied him.
Tips for using Sehnsucht
- Sehnsucht is broader than English homesickness and can concern the past, the future, a place, or something never attained.