vermissen
to miss (someone)
Pronunciation
/fɛɐ̯ˈmɪsn̩/
Cultural Note
'Ich vermisse dich' is the standard way to say 'I miss you' in German. It is commonly used in long-distance relationships and when partners are temporarily apart. The word is inseparable (ver- stays attached). Unlike Sehnsucht, vermissen is straightforward and emotionally accessible — it is one of the first emotional phrases German learners pick up.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich vermisse dich so sehr.
I miss you so much.
Sie hat ihn jede Minute vermisst.
She missed him every minute.
Wenn du weg bist, vermisse ich dein Lachen.
When you are away, I miss your laughter.
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