No. 15,027 in German
sehnen
To yearn or long for.
In a sentence
Ich sehne mich nach meinem Zuhause.
I yearn for my home.
The verb 'sehnen' is used reflexively here as 'mich sehne', expressing a deep longing for something.
Wir sehnen uns nach einem erholsamen Urlaub.
We long for a relaxing vacation.
Here, 'sehnen' is part of the reflexive construction 'uns sehnen', showing a collective yearning towards a restful break.
Er sehnt sich danach, seine Familie wiederzusehen.
He longs to see his family again.
In this sentence, 'sehnen' is reflexive as 'sich sehnt' and is followed by 'danach', emphasizing a desire or anticipation toward a specific event or action.
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