sich sehnen

to yearn, to long for

Intermediate Verb

🔊

Pronunciation

/zɪç ˈzeː.nən/

💡

Cultural Note

'Sich sehnen nach' is the verb form of the famous noun 'Sehnsucht.' It's a deeply poetic word used in love letters, songs, and literature. Telling someone 'Ich sehne mich nach dir' is one of the most intensely romantic things you can say in German.

📝 Example Sentences

Ich sehne mich so sehr nach dir.

I long for you so much.

Er sehnte sich nach einer tiefen Verbindung.

He yearned for a deep connection.

#emotions #romance #intimacy

Related Words

die Sehnsucht

longing, yearning, deep desire

Noun

sehnsüchtig

yearning, longing, wistful

Adjective

German Love Letter Writing: Romantic Phrases for Your Partner

communication

Learn beautiful German phrases for writing love letters to your partner. Master sincere, heartfelt romantic expression in German.

German Date Night: 38+ Romantic Words

vocabulary

Say Ich liebe dich with confidence! Practice with AI voice, save to Love Log, gift words to your Schatz.

Back to Dictionary