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desire
A very strong, passionate longing for something or someone, for example for power, wealth, or a person.
Seine unstillbare Begierde nach Anerkennung trieb ihn zu Höchstleistungen.
His insatiable desire for recognition drove him to peak performance.
'Begierde' (desire) is a strong, elevated word for an intense longing. It is often used in literature, psychology, or philosophy and frequently has a negative or uncontrollable connotation, unlike a simple 'Wunsch' (wish).
Der Roman beschreibt die blinde Begierde der Hauptfigur nach Rache.
The novel describes the main character's blind desire for revenge.
The noun 'Begierde' (desire) is almost always used with the preposition 'nach' and the dative to name the object of the desire.
Ihre Begierde nach Wissen war unendlich.
Her desire for knowledge was endless.
'Begierde' (desire) is often combined with strong, abstract goals. Typical collocations are 'die Begierde nach Macht' (the desire for power), 'nach Geld' (for money), 'nach Ruhm' (for fame), or 'nach Anerkennung' (for recognition).
Die Begierde nach Macht hat schon viele Menschen korrumpiert.
The desire for power has corrupted many people.
desire / pleasure
Lust and Begierde can both refer to strong sexual desire. Lust usually sounds more neutral and can also refer to arousal itself; Begierde emphasizes an especially passionate desire, often directed at a person, and can sound more judgmental.
Als sie sich küssten, spürte Nina eine leidenschaftliche Begierde nach ihm.
As they kissed, Nina felt a passionate desire for him.
Als sie sich küssten, spürte Nina große Lust.
As they kissed, Nina felt intense desire.
