German Word · Intermediate
Verlangen
desire, yearning, longing
Pronunciation: /fɛɐˈlaŋən/
Meaning
desire, yearning, longing
Example
Welch ein thörichtes Verlangen
What kind of foolish desire Drives me into the wastelands?
Practice tips
- Practice Verlangen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.