longing
sehnlich – sehnlicher – am sehnlichsten
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longing
Filled with a strong, often painful desire for someone or something. The word usually describes a very intense wish or deep longing.
Sie wartete sehnlich auf die Rückkehr ihres Sohnes.
She waited longingly for her son to return.
| basic form | sehnlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | sehnlicher |
| superlative | am sehnlichsten |
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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'Sehnlich' (longing) belongs to the word family of 'sich sehnen' (to long for). This connection helps you associate the word with a deep and lasting desire.
Ihr sehnlichster Wunsch war es, ihre Heimat wiederzusehen.
Her greatest longing was to see her homeland again.
'Sehnlich' (longing) is often used with verbs and nouns that express a strong desire, for example 'sich sehnlich wünschen' (to long for), 'sehnlich erwarten' (to eagerly await), and 'ein sehnlicher Wunsch' (a deep longing).
Er wünschte sich sehnlich eine eigene Wohnung.
He longed for a place of his own.
Die Kinder erwarteten sehnlich die Ferien.
The children eagerly awaited the holidays.
'Sehnlich' (longing) is mainly used in emotional or somewhat elevated contexts. It usually describes a desire that has lasted for a long time and is felt deeply.
Sie hoffte sehnlich auf eine Nachricht von ihrer Freundin.
She desperately hoped for a message from her friend.
