This is the 15027th most frequent German word.
sehnen
To yearn or long for.
The verb 'sehnen' is used reflexively here as 'mich sehne', expressing a deep longing for something.
Ich sehne mich nach meinem Zuhause.
I yearn for my home.
Here, 'sehnen' is part of the reflexive construction 'uns sehnen', showing a collective yearning towards a restful break.
Wir sehnen uns nach einem erholsamen Urlaub.
We long for a relaxing vacation.
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.