Fernweh
longing for faraway places
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
ˈfɛʁnveː
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Cultural Note
Fernweh is the opposite of Heimweh (homesickness). It describes the aching desire to be somewhere far away. This uniquely German concept has no direct English equivalent and captures a deep emotional pull toward distant lands.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich habe Fernweh nach dem Meer.
I long for the sea.
Sein Fernweh wurde immer stärker.
His longing for faraway places grew ever stronger.
Gegen Fernweh hilft nur Reisen.
The only cure for Fernweh is traveling.