das Fernweh
wanderlust, longing for faraway places
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛʁn.veː/
Cultural Note
Fernweh is the opposite of Heimweh (homesickness) — it's the ache for distant, unknown places. Germans are among the world's most prolific travelers, and Fernweh is deeply embedded in the culture. Sharing Fernweh with a romantic partner is often seen as a sign of compatibility.
📝 Example Sentences
Mein Fernweh wird immer stärker, je länger ich zu Hause bleibe.
My wanderlust grows stronger the longer I stay at home.
Sie teilen das Fernweh und reisen gemeinsam um die Welt.
They share the wanderlust and travel the world together.
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