das Gelüste
urge / craving
A strong desire or particular wish for something, especially a specific food or activity.
EXAMPLE
Das Gelüste nach Schokolade war kaum zu unterdrücken.
The craving for chocolate was almost impossible to suppress.
das Gelüste
urge / craving
das Gelüste, die Gelüste
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gelüste, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gelüste |
| genitive | des Gelüstes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gelüste | die Gelüste |
| accusative | das Gelüste | die Gelüste |
| dative | dem Gelüste | den Gelüsten |
| genitive | des Gelüstes | der Gelüste |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Gelüste' belongs to the word family of 'gelüsten' (to crave). This makes it easier to recognize the basic idea of a strong inner desire.
EXAMPLE
Das Gelüste nach Ruhe wurde nach dem langen Arbeitstag immer stärker.
The urge for some peace and quiet grew stronger and stronger after the long workday.
Preposition nach
The word is often used with 'nach' and the dative when the object of the desire is mentioned. It frequently refers to food, rest, or specific activities.
EXAMPLE
Das Gelüste nach etwas Süßem kam am späten Abend wieder.
The craving for something sweet returned late in the evening.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'ein starkes Gelüste haben' (to have a strong craving), 'ein Gelüste verspüren' (to feel a craving), and 'ein Gelüste befriedigen' (to satisfy a craving). Adjectives such as 'stark' (strong), 'plötzlich' (sudden), or 'seltsam' (strange) often describe the craving in more detail.
EXAMPLE
Das plötzliche Gelüste nach einem Spaziergang überraschte ihn selbst.
The sudden urge to go for a walk surprised him, too.
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